U21 World League

Crypto.com Stadium
Spectators: 7596 (Terracing: 5698, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Viktoras Natsikas kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, COSQUIN SFC's Jeronimo Gil got a free kick in the 3rd minute. 6 minutes into the match, COSQUIN SFC's goalkeeper Gregorio Diagur had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nektarios Korakakis. An unexpectedly hard shot by Darwin Nuñez in the 9th minute of play forced Vakoufi Utd's goalkeeper Trifon Iraklideas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 9 played minutes COSQUIN SFC got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Borja. Julián Alvarez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Viktoras Natsikas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 18th minute Jeronimo Gil shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Trifon Iraklideas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Miguel Borja kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. When COSQUIN SFC's Julián Alvarez in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vakoufi Utd's goalie prevented a goal. After 28 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Vakoufi Utd! Trifon Iraklideas had in the 31stth minute some difficulties stopping Paulino Juvenal's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 31st minute, Paulino Juvenal ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Trifon Iraklideas was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. COSQUIN SFC were awarded a corner in the 43th minute after Vakoufi Utd's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Paulino Juvenal took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Darwin Nuñez in the 47th minute of play forced Vakoufi Utd's goalkeeper Trifon Iraklideas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Julián Alvarez was the one to do the kick off. Baldomero Salvatore kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. With a little luck, Vakoufi Utd's Trifon Iraklideas got control of the ball when Julián Alvarez tried to sneak it across the goal line. Trifon Iraklideas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Darwin Nuñez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 61 minutes into the match, Vakoufi Utd's goal looked a bit too open when Darwin Nuñez came free, but Trifon Iraklideas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 67th minute Miguel Borja shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Trifon Iraklideas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 69th minute Darwin Nuñez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Trifon Iraklideas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Vakoufi Utd getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Viktoras Natsikas hit a great ball. In the 71st minute, Paulino Juvenal got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 73 minutes into the game, COSQUIN SFC's Miguel Borja nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Trifon Iraklideas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 76th minute of the match, Miguel Borja got a very nice opportunity to score, but Trifon Iraklideas was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 78 minutes had been played when some careless play by Vakoufi Utd's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Paulino Juvenal was slow to take the kick. During this time COSQUIN SFC's players had a chance to rest. Trifon Iraklideas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darwin Nuñez in the 80th minute of play. Christos Ouzounidis's late challenge caught a COSQUIN SFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Christos Ouzounidis helped the player get up and apologised. Christos Ouzounidis hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Jeronimo Gil recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jeronimo Gil received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Trifon Iraklideas came out and tried to block the shot, but Jeronimo Gil slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 86th minute. In the 92nd minute of the match Christos Ouzounidis sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gregorio Diagur skillfully saved the ball. Trifon Iraklideas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeronimo Gil in the 96th minute of play. When the final whistle sounded COSQUIN SFC left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Vakoufi Utd.