U18 League

Leoforos
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Old BaoBaB Accademy's Ernesto Speranza started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. If Ernesto Speranza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Old BaoBaB Accademy getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Ernesto Speranza hit a great ball. After 8 minutes, Attilio Di Tullio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Old BaoBaB Accademy and the KAFSONAS F.C. players grew even worse after the yellow card. An unexpectedly hard shot by Attilio Di Tullio in the 11th minute of play forced KAFSONAS F.C.'s goalkeeper Thymios Tsioufis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, KAFSONAS F.C.'s Alexandros Zachalios got a free kick in the 14th minute. Thymios Tsioufis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ernesto Speranza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 24 minutes into the game, Valentinos Basinas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. KAFSONAS F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Old BaoBaB Accademy the free kick. Valentinos Basinas kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Thymios Tsioufis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernesto Speranza, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Markos Stratopoulos kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Anestis Lisgaras sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The wind increased when Trifon Chelioudakis made the kick off in the second half. Anestis Lisgaras charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anestis Lisgaras the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Old BaoBaB Accademy booed when KAFSONAS F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anestis Lisgaras didn't get a good kick on the ball. 55 minutes into the match, KAFSONAS F.C.'s goalkeeper Thymios Tsioufis had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ernesto Speranza. After 58 played minutes Old BaoBaB Accademy got a freekick which was hit by Ciccio Prato. In the 58th minute, Trifon Chelioudakis got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 67 played minutes Attilio Di Tullio rounded KAFSONAS F.C.'s defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-1. 72 minutes into the match, Old BaoBaB Accademy's goal looked a bit too open when Trifon Chelioudakis came free, but Felice Bobbio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 82nd play minutes Trifon Chelioudakis shot 1-1, a short shot which went by Felice Bobbio and just under the crossbar into goal. KAFSONAS F.C.'s Thymios Tsioufis proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save KAFSONAS F.C. from getting a goal against them. Ernesto Speranza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Thymios Tsioufis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thymios Tsioufis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Attilio Di Tullio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.