U21 World League

Lipochσrion Stadium
Spectators: 7472 (Terracing: 5605, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) In the 4th minute, Franco Croce hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 7th minute, Franco Croce hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot by Fotis Koufaliotis from long distance, 8 minutes into the match, got Fausto Africano's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Alberigo Falasca hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. 10 minutes into the match, CLC Winter's goal looked a bit too open when Diogenis Kanelidis came free, but Fausto Africano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind CLC Winter's goalkeeper Fausto Africano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 23rd minute, Diogenis Kanelidis reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Fausto Africano. The goal made the score 1-0. Dimitris Pirtsos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristoforo Balboni, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. The supporters of CLC Winter booed when Lipochσrion FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christos Mantziris didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lipochσrion FC's Dimitris Pirtsos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ernesto Luciani in the 35th minute of play. In the 38th match minute, CLC Winter was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristoforo Balboni to maneuver through the defense. Timos Stavrinoudakis hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Stavros Chatzipetris was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 47 minutes into the match. In the 48th minute, Stavros Chatzipetris hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cristoforo Balboni was the one to do the kick off. After 58 minutes, Fotis Koufaliotis mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Lipochσrion FC and the CLC Winter players grew even worse after the yellow card. Fotis Koufaliotis hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. 61 minutes into the match, Lipochσrion FC's goalkeeper Dimitris Pirtsos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristoforo Balboni. 62 minutes into the game, Ernesto Luciani was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CLC Winter's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lipochσrion FC the free kick. After 67 played minutes CLC Winter got a freekick which was hit by Cristoforo Balboni. Aldo Pedrelli's late challenge caught a Lipochσrion FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aldo Pedrelli helped the player get up and apologised. In the 86th minute, Diogenis Kanelidis made a precise shot to the right of Fausto Africano. CLC Winter's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Lipochσrion FC's Dimitris Pirtsos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aldo Pedrelli in the 93rd minute of play. Lipochσrion FC's Dimitris Pirtsos proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 95th minute of the match, managed to save Lipochσrion FC from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Lipochσrion FC's Dimitris Pirtsos got control of the ball when Cristoforo Balboni tried to sneak it across the goal line. Lipochσrion FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.