U21 League

The Hundreds Arena
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Claudio Nicolai made the kick off which started today's match. Manos Papaiakovou came out of the goal in the 3rd minute to try and stop a shot by Maci FC's Fortunato Madonna. But to his dismay, Fortunato Madonna quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Panagiotis Bourousis charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Panagiotis Bourousis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Maci FC booed when Go Ahead Eagles was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Panagiotis Bourousis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alberigo Biavati showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Panagiotis Bourousis, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Alberigo Biavati made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nikos Moustos in the 16th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelo Fanfarone in the 20th minute of play forced Go Ahead Eagles's goalkeeper Manos Papaiakovou to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Maci FC's Alberigo Biavati got control of the ball when Panagiotis Bourousis tried to sneak it across the goal line. Panagiotis Bourousis in the 29thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Alberigo Biavati, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Go Ahead Eagles's Manos Papaiakovou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bianco Fiorentino in the 30th minute of play. In the 31st match minute, Maci FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dave Reali to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Periklis Vakalis managed to get in a good position for a shot. Go Ahead Eagles's supporters rose to their feet, but Periklis Vakalis was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alberigo Biavati breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alberigo Biavati made an important save on a dangerous shot by Panagiotis Bourousis in the 35th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Panagiotis Bourousis in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alberigo Biavati saved Maci FC from getting behind. The supporters of Go Ahead Eagles booed when Maci FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Corrado Farina didn't get a good kick on the ball. 44 minutes into the match, Panagiotis Bourousis notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Maci FC's Alberigo Biavati. Alberigo Biavati was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Alberigo Biavati made an important save on a dangerous shot by Giotis Kouloucheris in the 47th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Panagiotis Bourousis made a kick off. Alberigo Biavati made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Panagiotis Bourousis in the 54th minute of play. 58 minutes into the match, Panagiotis Bourousis had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alberigo Biavati. Maci FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Panagiotis Bourousis was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. In the 63rd minute Panagiotis Bourousis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alberigo Biavati saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 64th minute, Alkinoos Zisimopoulos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 65 minutes into the match, Angelo Fanfarone dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Manos Papaiakovou, 3-2. After 70 played minutes Go Ahead Eagles got a freekick which was hit by Panagiotis Bourousis. An unexpectedly hard shot by Panagiotis Bourousis in the 74th minute of play forced Maci FC's goalkeeper Alberigo Biavati to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Panagiotis Bourousis in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alberigo Biavati prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alberigo Biavati took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Panagiotis Bourousis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Dave Reali fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Maci FC's protests and gave Dave Reali a yellow card for diving instead. After 77 played minutes Maci FC got a freekick which was hit by Dave Reali. Alberigo Biavati showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Panagiotis Bourousis, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. 82 minutes into the match, Panagiotis Bourousis notched a goal, 4-2, to the right of Maci FC's Alberigo Biavati. Alberigo Biavati was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Panagiotis Bourousis kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Go Ahead Eagles's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.