U23 World League

Lucasz&Matthews C.
Spectators: 7755 (Terracing: 5818, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) In the 7th minute Giannis Fetfatzidis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Virgil Crăciun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alkinoos Tsirigotakis was a little too slow when Ilie Balaci got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 14th minute. The score was now 1-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ilie Balaci in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alkinoos Tsirigotakis saved Lipochσrion FC from getting behind. Alkinoos Tsirigotakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silviu Simionescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 25th match minute, Lipochσrion FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alketas Nikolopoulos to maneuver through the defense. Ilie Balaci could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Alkinoos Tsirigotakis made a huge save. In the 26th minute, Doru Cârju hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Iordanis Siapkas's late challenge caught a F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Iordanis Siapkas helped the player get up and apologised. After 30 played minutes Lipochσrion FC got a freekick which was hit by Iordanis Siapkas. When Giannis Fetfatzidis came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the Lipochσrion FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Giannis Fetfatzidis couldn't finish the play. After a defensive mix-up in Lipochσrion FC's zone, Ilie Balaci stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alkinoos Tsirigotakis came out of the goal and Ilie Balaci tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 45 minutes into the match, Lipochσrion FC's goalkeeper Alkinoos Tsirigotakis had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ilie Balaci. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Virgil Crăciun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Giannis Fetfatzidis in the 52nd minute of play. Horaţiu Miclescu kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Eustratios Plitsis hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. In the 65th minute, Giannis Fetfatzidis ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Virgil Crăciun was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. In the 69th minute, Lipochσrion FC's Giannis Fetfatzidis dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dhori Zhobro got free with Virgil Crăciun in the 79th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- booed when Lipochσrion FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Theofilos Vogiatzoglou didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Lipochσrion FC's zone, Ilie Balaci stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alkinoos Tsirigotakis came out of the goal and Ilie Balaci tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Dömötör Domonkos fell near the penalty area in the 94th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lipochσrion FC's protests and gave Dömötör Domonkos a yellow card for diving instead. After 94 played minutes Lipochσrion FC got a freekick which was hit by Dömötör Domonkos. 96 minutes into the match, Lipochσrion FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ilie Balaci came free, but Alkinoos Tsirigotakis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Lipochσrion FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Lipochσrion FC.