U23 World League

Castro Del Corfu
Spectators: 7658 (Terracing: 5745, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Vassilis Katsourinis got the match started through his kick off. The long shot by Grigoris Kalabosis in the 3rd minute really tested Washington Cavalcante'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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Takis Kanavidis during the 5th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Takis Kanavidis kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. Loukas Kois showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernardo Maia in the 15th minute of the match. Washington Cavalcante made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Vassilis Katsourinis sent off a good shot on target. 25 minutes into the game, one of Kerkyra FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Loukas Kois showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernardo Maia, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. João Vítor Meireles took the ball and in the 32 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Loukas Kois. Loukas Kois dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. Loukas Kois showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Vítor Meireles in the 36th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Kerkyra FC's Takis Kanavidis got a free kick in the 39th minute. Bernardo Maia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Loukas Kois tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Kerkyra FC booed when LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Vítor Meireles didn't get a good kick on the ball.

54 minutes into the match, Kerkyra FC's goalkeeper Loukas Kois had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by José Paulo Recife. After 62 minutes of play, Kerkyra FC's Fanis Nioras made it 1-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Washington Cavalcante was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 64 played minutes Kerkyra FC got a freekick which was hit by Vassilis Mavreas. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Bernardo Maia managed to get in a good position for a shot. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Bernardo Maia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Loukas Kois breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC made a substitution. Zé Paulo Ortiz replaced Bernardo Maia. In the 69th minute, João Vítor Meireles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. João Vítor Meireles could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Loukas Kois made a huge save. Washington Cavalcante showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vassilis Katsourinis in the 73rd minute of the match. Lotan Otto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Loukas Kois made a huge save. 78 minutes into the match, Kerkyra FC's goal looked a bit too open when João Vítor Meireles came free, but Loukas Kois reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC booed when Kerkyra FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valentinos Kanellakis didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. José Paulo Recife hit a great ball. After 85 played minutes LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC got a freekick which was hit by José Paulo Recife. 89 minutes into the game, Lamine Yambao recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Loukas Kois. Lamine Yambao showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-6. Through an outstanding action, after 95 minutes, Loukas Kois successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. A collision led to Kerkyra FC getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Fanis Nioras hit a great ball. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.