U18 World League

Temida Stadion
Spectators: 7721 (Terracing: 5792, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Andrey Zhelyazkov took the kick off in the first half of the match. Genadi Kastrev hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. In the 3rd minute Koulis Saveris shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rostislav Brayanov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Grigor Muchanov kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. After having played for 11 minutes, Koulis Saveris managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AC Milan's supporters crossed their fingers, but Koulis Saveris was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Hristo Kozovski's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Kostas Tsioris firmly grabbed it by the left post. The supporters of Temida Sf booed when AC Milan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kostas Manouselis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kostas Tsioris made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Hristo Kozovski sent off a good shot on target. 26 minutes into the game, Temida Sf's Hristo Kozovski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kostas Tsioris made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Genadi Kastrev kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. In the 37th minute Koulis Saveris shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rostislav Brayanov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pavlos Kazakis in the 46th minute of play forced Temida Sf's goalkeeper Rostislav Brayanov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Nikola Bakov fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Temida Sf's protests and gave Nikola Bakov a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Temida Sf getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Nikola Bakov hit a great ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Koulis Saveris to make the kick off. Kostas Tsioris stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andrey Zhelyazkov's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Hristo Kozovski managed to get in a good position for a shot. Temida Sf's supporters rose to their feet, but Hristo Kozovski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kostas Tsioris breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. AC Milan's Orestis Katsadourakis was substituted for Pavlos Kazakis. After 59 played minutes Temida Sf got a freekick which was hit by Genadi Kastrev. Andrey Zhelyazkov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hristo Kozovski in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kostas Tsioris prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Temida Sf's Rosen Moshev got a free kick in the 74th minute. Koulis Saveris sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 83rd minute, Alekos Volakis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in AC Milan's zone, Genadi Kastrev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kostas Tsioris came out of the goal and Genadi Kastrev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kostas Tsioris didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Temida Sf's Hristo Kozovski shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 3-0 in the ordered_time% minute. Temida Sf were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of AC Milan for a fine match.