U21 World League

Kavala
Spectators: 7486 (Terracing: 5615, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Llesh Kapllani kicked off to start the match. Stamatis Zindros received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 3rd minute. Lilo Gjondeda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Llesh Kapllani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Eagle FC's Andis Gjyle got a free kick in the 12th minute. Themos Batiropoulos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pirro Lenja's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. In the 19thth minute of the game Stamatis Zindros who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Eagle FC's Lilo Gjondeda was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the match clock showed 21 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Pirro Lenja sped through GREEK ARMY's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Themos Batiropoulos. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pirro Lenja in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Themos Batiropoulos saved GREEK ARMY from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Eagle FC's Isak Haklaj got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Llesh Kapllani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 40th minute Pirro Lenja shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Themos Batiropoulos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 43rd minute, Manos Konstantakos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nikolin Sukaj took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 44th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Themos Batiropoulos. GREEK ARMY's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Pirro Lenja took the ball and in the 46 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Themos Batiropoulos. Themos Batiropoulos dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Stamatis Zindros was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Pirro Lenja was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Eagle FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave GREEK ARMY the free kick. After 53 played minutes Eagle FC got a freekick which was hit by Pirro Lenja. 58 minutes into the game, Pirro Lenja lined in a short shot 0-4 behind a frustrated Themos Batiropoulos. The supporters of Eagle FC booed when GREEK ARMY was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manos Konstantakos didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 69th minute, Pirro Lenja hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 73 minutes into the game, Eagle FC's Pirro Lenja nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Themos Batiropoulos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-5. Stamatis Zindros charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Stamatis Zindros the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Stamatis Zindros hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. 78 minutes into the game, Pirro Lenja recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Themos Batiropoulos. Pirro Lenja showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-6. The GREEK ARMY manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Eagle FC to win.