U23 World League

BE COOL PALACE
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomás Borges kicked off to start the match. Nikos Kyriakou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Miguel Fontes in the 3rd minute of the match. Falcão Severo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lambros Spetsarias, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. When Durvalino Neiva fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Clube Audax Metropolitano's protests and gave Durvalino Neiva a yellow card for diving instead. After 9 played minutes Clube Audax Metropolitano got a freekick which was hit by Durvalino Neiva. Makis Zacharatos took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 10th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Falcão Severo. Clube Audax Metropolitano's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Nikos Kyriakou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomás Borges in the 12th minute of the match. Nikos Kyriakou took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomás Borges, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nikos Kyriakou took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Germano Gerber, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nikos Kyriakou took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomás Borges, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Tomás Borges managed to get in a good position for a shot. Clube Audax Metropolitano's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomás Borges was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nikos Kyriakou breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nikos Kyriakou took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomás Borges, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 29th play minute Eustratios Psomiadis came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Falcão Severo. 2-0. Matheus Torres lost his temper 34 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Matheus Torres hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Makis Zacharatos managed to get in a good position for a shot. BE COOL's supporters rose to their feet, but Makis Zacharatos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Falcão Severo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. BE COOL's Nikos Kyriakou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomás Borges in the 42nd minute of play. Germano Gerber received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Nikos Kyriakou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nikolas Charalambous hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Dimitris Saltsidis kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. Miguel Fontes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 49th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Eustratios Psomiadis stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When BE COOL's Eustratios Psomiadis in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clube Audax Metropolitano's goalie prevented a goal. 58 minutes into the game, Miltos Mouratidis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Falcão Severo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 62nd minute, Lambros Spetsarias ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Falcão Severo was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-0. In the 66th minute Lambros Spetsarias shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Falcão Severo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Clube Audax Metropolitano made a substitution. Sílvio Luís Pimenta replaced Germano Gerber. After 72 played minutes BE COOL got a freekick which was hit by Miltos Mouratidis. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Victor Mattos during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Clube Audax Metropolitano getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Victor Mattos hit a great ball. Lambros Spetsarias struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Falcão Severo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for BE COOL. The supporters of Clube Audax Metropolitano booed when BE COOL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lambros Spetsarias didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sílvio Luís Pimenta kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Nikos Kyriakou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Victor Mattos in the 86th minute of the match. Falcão Severo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miltos Mouratidis, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Tomás Borges sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nikolas Charalambous charged in rather forcefully in the 92nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nikolas Charalambous the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 92nd match minute, BE COOL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nikolas Charalambous to maneuver through the defense. In the 94th minute of the match, Victor Mattos tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Nikos Kyriakou saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Falcão Severo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Miltos Mouratidis's shot from short distance in the 96th minute. Clube Audax Metropolitano's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because BE COOL had won, even though Clube Audax Metropolitano had held more of the ball.