U18 League

Stadio E Scida
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ciccio Ruggieri kicked off to start the match. Ernesto Hell hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. Armando Grande showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Charalambos Christou, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. In the 10th minute Oileus Mavrostomos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armando Grande saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hector Volakis made a fantastic save in the 11th minute, when Carmine Ramoser sent off a good shot on target. Likourgos Panaretos kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the match, Kroton F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Oileus Mavrostomos came free, but Armando Grande reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Unione Sportiva's Nessos Koulaxizis got a free kick in the 20th minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 22 minutes into the game, when Antonis Samios put in a rough tackle. After 21 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Unione Sportiva! Carmine Ramoser's late challenge caught a Unione Sportiva's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Carmine Ramoser helped the player get up and apologised. Carmine Ramoser kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 31 minutes, Hector Volakis successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 34 minutes into the game, Lambros Kaloxylos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Unione Sportiva's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kroton F.C. the free kick. After 34 played minutes Unione Sportiva got a freekick which was hit by Lambros Kaloxylos. Ciccio Ruggieri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. A collision led to Kroton F.C. getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Ernesto Hell hit a great ball.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Melikertes Jamussa to make the kick off. With a little luck, Kroton F.C.'s Armando Grande got control of the ball when Melikertes Jamussa tried to sneak it across the goal line. Alkestis Ioannidis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Armando Grande made a huge save. The supporters of Unione Sportiva booed when Kroton F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dave Lemma didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hector Volakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Demetrio Martini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alkestis Ioannidis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Armando Grande having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Melikertes Jamussa in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Armando Grande prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Unione Sportiva's Hector Volakis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ciccio Ruggieri in the 67th minute of play. Armando Grande made an important save on a dangerous shot by Oileus Mavrostomos in the 69th minute. Melikertes Jamussas short, quick shot in the 78thth minute got Armando Grande to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Likourgos Panaretos charged in rather forcefully in the 80th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Likourgos Panaretos the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Likourgos Panaretos kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Unione Sportiva defense, Demetrio Martini kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Hector Volakis. The Unione Sportiva fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Hector Volakis should have stopped the shot. Armando Grande took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Melikertes Jamussa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ciccio Ruggieri during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ciccio Ruggieri kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bernardo Talone during the 95th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Armando Grande made an important save on a dangerous shot by Melikertes Jamussa in the 96th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Kroton F.C. had won after a very even match.