U23 League

GENTI KULE
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Anastasios Papagiannis started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nikos Kalkavouras got free with Michalis Konstantinidis in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 5th minute, Minas Tsalamagas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 9 minutes into the match, ΟΦΗ's goal looked a bit too open when Anastasios Papagiannis came free, but Theofanis Marinakis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anastasios Papagiannis in the 10th minute of play forced ΟΦΗ's goalkeeper Theofanis Marinakis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12thth minute of the game Anastasios Papagiannis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ΟΦΗ's Theofanis Marinakis was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 12 minutes, Anastasios Papagiannis made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. ΟΦΗ's Theofanis Marinakis tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Theofanis Marinakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Theofanis Mavreas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th minute, Theofanis Mavreas 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. Anastasios Papagiannis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Theofanis Marinakis having to interfere. When Anastasios Papagiannis came up free with the goalie in the 20th minute, the The Undertaker fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Anastasios Papagiannis couldn't finish the play. Giannis Tzanetos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michalis Konstantinidis having to interfere. The supporters of ΟΦΗ booed when The Undertaker was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fondas Prattis didn't get a good kick on the ball. 30 minutes into the match, ΟΦΗ's goal looked a bit too open when Anastasios Papagiannis came free, but Theofanis Marinakis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After taking down the ball on The Undertaker's corner Fondas Alexandris fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Theofanis Marinakis quite easily take care of the ball. 32 minutes into the game, Fotis Triantafyllopoulos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ΟΦΗ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Undertaker the free kick. In the 32nd match minute, ΟΦΗ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fotis Triantafyllopoulos to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nikos Kalkavouras in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Michalis Konstantinidis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, The Undertaker's Charilaos Karagiannis got a free kick in the 42nd minute. After 44 minutes The Undertaker's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Antonis Papagrigoriou who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Antonis Papagrigoriou got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Michalis Konstantinidis quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After the first half The Undertaker were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Nikos Kalkavouras made the kick off in the second half. Theofanis Mavreas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 50th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When ΟΦΗ's Nikos Kalkavouras in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye The Undertaker's goalie prevented a goal. After 58 played minutes ΟΦΗ got a freekick which was hit by Nikos Kalkavouras. In the 59th minute Anastasios Papagiannis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Theofanis Marinakis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nikos Kalkavouras in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Michalis Konstantinidis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. ΟΦΗ's Nikos Kalkavouras managed to work through The Undertaker's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Nikos Kalkavouras dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. 71 minutes into the game, Nikos Kalkavouras cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Michalis Konstantinidis was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of The Undertaker booed when ΟΦΗ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fotis Triantafyllopoulos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fondas Alexandris shot from long distance in the 76th minute, but Theofanis Marinakis was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. Theofanis Mavreas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Theofanis Marinakis made a huge save. In the 77th minute, The Undertaker's Theofanis Mavreas dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. After 83 played minutes The Undertaker got a freekick which was hit by Fondas Prattis. Theofanis Mavreas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Theofanis Marinakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anastasios Papagiannis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fondas Alexandris kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. Michalis Konstantinidis stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nikos Kalkavouras's shot from short distance in the 95th minute.