U18 League

Stadio Montesacro
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Panagiotis Maragos got the match started through his kick off. Panagiotis Maragos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 11th match minute, Talenti Roma Calcio was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cosimo Genta to maneuver through the defense. In the 12th minute, Panagiotis Maragos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bernardo Garofoli struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Theofanis Tseberlidis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Talenti Roma Calcio. If Bernardo Garofoli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Valerios Melogiannis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dario Orioli having to interfere. 34 minutes into the match, Talenti Roma Calcio's goal looked a bit too open when Valerios Melogiannis came free, but Dario Orioli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bernardo Garofoli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

After 53 minutes Talenti Roma Calcio's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Andreas Seremetiadis who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on GREEN LIONS's corner Andreas Seremetiadis fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dario Orioli quite easily take care of the ball. 56 minutes into the game, Bernardo Garofoli cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Theofanis Tseberlidis was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Emilio Raiola might have been able to make a better finish in the 59th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Theofanis Tseberlidis. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Emilio Raiola ran back to his position shaking his head. After 61 played minutes GREEN LIONS got a freekick which was hit by Grigoris Bertsis. Dario Orioli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valerios Melogiannis in the 64th minute of play. The supporters of GREEN LIONS booed when Talenti Roma Calcio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emilio Raiola didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andreas Seremetiadis who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 75thth minute tested the skills of Dario Orioli when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 77 minutes into the game, Bernardo Garofoli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Talenti Roma Calcio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave GREEN LIONS the free kick. Bernardo Garofoli kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Talenti Roma Calcio's Adriano Causio got a free kick in the 83rd minute. After 84 minutes of play, GREEN LIONS's Panagiotis Maragos made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dario Orioli was left in no man's land by his defense there! 94 minutes into the match, GREEN LIONS's goal looked a bit too open when Bernardo Garofoli came free, but Theofanis Tseberlidis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.