U21 League

Morena Garden
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Theofilos Stamatis made the kick off which started today's match. AC Morena's Alfredo Di Sipio got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Giorgos Tsigas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Biagio Polo having to make a save. AC Morena's Biagio Polo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Theofilos Stamatis in the 12th minute of play. In the 14th minute, Vaggelis Giannakidis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Pagos FC's zone, Alfredo Di Sipio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kostas Periandros came out of the goal and Alfredo Di Sipio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Giorgos Tsigas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nikos Micheloudakis in the 22nd minute of play forced AC Morena's goalkeeper Biagio Polo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Nikos Micheloudakis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 23 minutes in the game, Theofilos Stamatis dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Andrea Del Gatto hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. After 31 played minutes AC Morena got a freekick which was hit by Franco Scacchi. 35 minutes into the match, AC Morena's goal looked a bit too open when Vaggelis Giannakidis came free, but Biagio Polo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 36 minutes into the match, AC Morena's goal looked a bit too open when Nikos Micheloudakis came free, but Biagio Polo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nikos Micheloudakis in the 39th minute of play forced AC Morena's goalkeeper Biagio Polo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kostas Periandros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Di Sipio in the 40th minute of play. In the 44th minute, Vaggelis Giannakidis left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Pagos FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alfredo Di Sipio to strike the kick off in the second half. Kostas Karalexopoulos lost his temper 53 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The supporters of AC Morena booed when Pagos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kostas Karalexopoulos didn't get a good kick on the ball. AC Morena's Ercole Zarillo got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vaggelis Giannakidis in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Biagio Polo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nikos Micheloudakis struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Biagio Polo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pagos FC. 64 minutes into the match, Pagos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Di Sipio came free, but Kostas Periandros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When AC Morena's Alfredo Di Sipio in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pagos FC's goalie prevented a goal. Manolis Nikologiannis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 73rd minute, Carmine Di Girolamo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, AC Morena's Alfredo Di Sipio got a free kick in the 77th minute. In the 80th minute, Pagos FC's Nikos Micheloudakis ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Biagio Polo. Biagio Polo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. Andrea Del Gatto hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. If Alfredo Di Sipio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Manolis Nikologiannis in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Biagio Polo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pagos FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.