U23 World League

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Spectators: 7493 (Terracing: 5621, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dimos Violopoulos took the kick off in the first half of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tam Clerk got free with Panagiotis Kolleris in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Lord of the Wings's Finlay Falconer in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Trifillia.FC's goalie prevented a goal. Alisdair Ferries showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aris Kravaris, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dimos Violopoulos in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alisdair Ferries saved Lord of the Wings from getting behind. After 24 played minutes Lord of the Wings got a freekick which was hit by Troy McLewis. 34 minutes into the match, Trifillia.FC's goalkeeper Panagiotis Kolleris had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tam Clerk. Lord of the Wings's Alisdair Ferries played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aris Kravaris in the 35th minute of play. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind Lord of the Wings's goalkeeper Alisdair Ferries, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After the first half Trifillia.FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Tam Clerk stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tam Clerk in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Panagiotis Kolleris prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tam Clerk charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tam Clerk the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Tam Clerk hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. When Anthimos Tsiantakis fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Trifillia.FC's protests and gave Anthimos Tsiantakis a yellow card for diving instead. In the 63rd match minute, Trifillia.FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anthimos Tsiantakis to maneuver through the defense. Panagiotis Kolleris showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tam Clerk, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. If Tam Clerk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Tam Clerk was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 81 minutes had been played. In the 81st match minute, Lord of the Wings was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tam Clerk to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Lord of the Wings booed when Trifillia.FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Giotis Sartzetakis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Edmond Mason kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. 91 minutes into the game, Theocharis Lekanis threw the ball into play from the sideline. Lord of the Wings's Terry Gillespie quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Finlay Falconer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.