U18 World League

GENTI KULE
Spectators: 7635 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 70) Giorgos Katzelis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Panagiotis Bourousis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Fanis Sigalas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 15 minutes into the match, Nikos Moustos notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of ΟΦΗ's Fanis Sigalas. Fanis Sigalas was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A collision led to Go Ahead Eagles getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Apostolos Antoniou hit a great ball. Makis Argyrakis's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Manos Papaiakovou firmly grabbed it by the left post. Giorgos Katzelis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Manos Papaiakovou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 31 played minutes Go Ahead Eagles got a freekick which was hit by Panagiotis Bourousis. After 43 minutes, Manos Christodoulou mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Go Ahead Eagles and the ΟΦΗ players grew even worse after the yellow card. Manos Christodoulou kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. 44 minutes into the match, ΟΦΗ's goal looked a bit too open when Panagiotis Bourousis came free, but Fanis Sigalas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 47th minute of the match Ntinos Vounatsos sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fanis Sigalas skillfully saved the ball. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Giorgos Katzelis made a kick off. In the 53rd match minute, ΟΦΗ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Giorgos Katzelis to maneuver through the defense. Fanis Sigalas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Panagiotis Bourousis in the 60th minute. In the 66th minute, Makis Argyrakis sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Go Ahead Eagles's Manos Papaiakovou didn't even have to move. Makis Argyrakis kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Manos Christodoulou was shown his second yellow card after 73 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 75 played minutes ΟΦΗ got a freekick which was hit by Menios Taganikas. 81 minutes into the game, Makis Argyrakis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Manos Papaiakovou was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Makis Argyrakis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manos Papaiakovou read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. The supporters of Go Ahead Eagles booed when ΟΦΗ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Makis Argyrakis didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Go Ahead Eagles booed when ΟΦΗ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iordanis Drambas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Menios Taganikas charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Menios Taganikas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 94th match minute, ΟΦΗ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Menios Taganikas to maneuver through the defense. The Go Ahead Eagles players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented ΟΦΗ from taking control. The game ends in a draw.