U18 World League

Melates Arena
Spectators: 7533 (Terracing: 5651, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) Stratos Moularas made the kick off and thus started the match. MELATES F.C.'s Adamantios Kokolakis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adolfo Abrantes in the 5th minute of play. When KINDERUZ's Adolfo Abrantes in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MELATES F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. After 9 minutes, Adolfo Abrantes made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. MELATES F.C.'s Adamantios Kokolakis tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Adamantios Kokolakis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricardo Bandeira, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. When KINDERUZ's Adolfo Abrantes in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MELATES F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. When KINDERUZ's Adolfo Abrantes in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MELATES F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 21stth minute of the game Adolfo Abrantes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but MELATES F.C.'s Adamantios Kokolakis was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in KINDERUZ's zone, Thanos Bagasakos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mateus Garcez came out of the goal and Thanos Bagasakos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. MELATES F.C.'s Adamantios Kokolakis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Ronaldo in the 27th minute of play. In the 30th minute of the match KINDERUZ got a corner. MELATES F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cristian Ronaldo ran over to the corner to take the kick. KINDERUZ's Cristian Ronaldo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Adamantios Kokolakis in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Ivan Novais hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Mateus Garcez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Stratos Moularas in the 35th minute. 40 minutes into the game, KINDERUZ's Cristian Ronaldo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Adamantios Kokolakis made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. 44 minutes into the match, KINDERUZ's goal looked a bit too open when Thanos Bagasakos came free, but Mateus Garcez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 45th match minute, KINDERUZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulo Valério to maneuver through the defense. Cristian Ronaldo hit a great freekick 48 minutes into the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Thanos Bagasakos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mateus Garcez having to interfere. Adamantios Kokolakis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adolfo Abrantes in the 56th minute of the match. If Adolfo Abrantes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanos Bagasakos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mateus Garcez having to interfere. Thanos Bagasakos kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. The long shot by Ivan Novais in the 67th minute really tested Adamantios Kokolakis's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adolfo Abrantes in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Adamantios Kokolakis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Spyros Stavrakakis hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Stratos Moularas hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Adamantios Kokolakis made a fantastic save in the 74th minute, when Cristian Ronaldo sent off a good shot on target. Mateus Garcez came out of the goal in the 75th minute to try and stop a shot by MELATES F.C.'s Antonis Froussos. But to his dismay, Antonis Froussos quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-3. After 80 played minutes MELATES F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Giorgos Gontzos. Eusébio Lamego hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Ramiro Mansilha kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. 89 minutes into the match, KINDERUZ's goal looked a bit too open when Stratos Moularas came free, but Mateus Garcez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristian Ronaldo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adamantios Kokolakis having to interfere. If Adolfo Abrantes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.