U21 League

Apollon Stadium
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) MICE F.C.'s Chatziantoniou Masouras 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. Alexis Arabatzis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kleanthis Manousaridis in the 2nd minute of play. Makis Iosifakos kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, MICE F.C.'s Ermis Labrou got a free kick in the 10th minute. In the 12th minute Panos Kallitzakis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexis Arabatzis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. MICE F.C.'s Alexis Arabatzis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Panos Kallitzakis in the 16th minute of play. In the 16th match minute, MICE F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Witold Tuliszewski to maneuver through the defense. Alexis Arabatzis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kleanthis Manousaridis in the 19th minute of the match. Alexis Arabatzis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Panos Kallitzakis in the 20th minute of the match. 26 minutes into the game, Kostas Thomopoulos recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alexis Arabatzis. Kostas Thomopoulos showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 29 minutes into the match, MICE F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Kleanthis Manousaridis came free, but Alexis Arabatzis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marios Georgiadis in the 31st minute of play forced Toutourouki f.c.'s goalkeeper Tolis Mantouvalos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alexis Arabatzis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kleanthis Manousaridis, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. 34 minutes into the match, MICE F.C.'s goalkeeper Alexis Arabatzis had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dimitris Stefanoglou. Alexis Arabatzis was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Kleanthis Manousaridis showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 35 minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Panos Kallitzakis managed to get in a good position for a shot. Toutourouki f.c.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Panos Kallitzakis was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alexis Arabatzis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alexis Arabatzis made a fantastic save in the 47th minute, when Panos Kallitzakis sent off a good shot on target. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The wind increased when Panos Kallitzakis made the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kleanthis Manousaridis in the 51st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alexis Arabatzis saved MICE F.C. from getting behind. Kleanthis Manousaridis took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alexis Arabatzis. Alexis Arabatzis dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. Alexis Arabatzis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kleanthis Manousaridis in the 57th minute of play. Odysseas Semertzis kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. 63 minutes into the match, MICE F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Kleanthis Manousaridis came free, but Alexis Arabatzis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alexis Arabatzis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kleanthis Manousaridis in the 64th minute of the match. 69 minutes into the match, MICE F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Kleanthis Manousaridis came free, but Alexis Arabatzis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 72nd minute of the match Toutourouki f.c. got a corner. MICE F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Panos Kallitzakis ran over to the corner to take the kick. Witold Tuliszewski kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, MICE F.C.'s Odysseas Semertzis got a free kick in the 74th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dimitris Stefanoglou during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Toutourouki f.c. getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Dimitris Stefanoglou hit a great ball. In the 79th minute Kleanthis Manousaridis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexis Arabatzis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Panos Kallitzakis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alexis Arabatzis having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in MICE F.C.'s zone, Kleanthis Manousaridis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alexis Arabatzis came out of the goal and Kleanthis Manousaridis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Odysseas Semertzis during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Odysseas Semertzis hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Alexis Arabatzis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kostas Thomopoulos in the 88th minute of the match. Panos Kallitzakis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Alexis Arabatzis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kleanthis Manousaridis in the 93rd minute of play forced MICE F.C.'s goalkeeper Alexis Arabatzis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 95th match minute, MICE F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Odysseas Semertzis to maneuver through the defense. When the referee ended the match the Toutourouki f.c. players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.