U18 World League

Turf Moor
Spectators: 7441 (Terracing: 5582, Seating: 1711, VIP seats: 148) Anthony Pietrantoni started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Aurelio Belardi struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Giorgos Konstantellos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Burnley FC. In the 11th minute, Apostolis Pappas left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The BE COOL fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. The Burnley FC fans' excitement grew in the 15th match minute when Burnley FC's Anthony Pietrantoni looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 18 minutes into the match, BE COOL's goal looked a bit too open when Aldo Catini came free, but Giorgos Konstantellos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. BE COOL's Giorgos Konstantellos proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save BE COOL from getting a goal against them. BE COOL's Giorgos Konstantellos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anthony Pietrantoni in the 28th minute of play. Giorgos Konstantellos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aldo Catini, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. 31 minutes into the game, Antonello Pocobello recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Giorgos Konstantellos. Antonello Pocobello showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-1. Marios Kassianidis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dave Falcioni having to interfere. Burnley FC's Dave Falcioni played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Babbis Boumis in the 36th minute of play. After 39 minutes of play, Burnley FC's Anthony Pietrantoni made it 5-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Giorgos Konstantellos was left in no man's land by his defense there! A hard shot 42 in the game by Antonello Pocobello from a close distance when the talented Giorgos Konstantellos managed to make a qualified save. BE COOL's players were relieved. 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 5-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Marios Kassianidis was the one to do the kick off. BE COOL's Giorgos Konstantellos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Antonello Pocobello in the 54th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Antonello Pocobello managed to get in a good position for a shot. Burnley FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Antonello Pocobello was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Giorgos Konstantellos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 60 minutes of play, Burnley FC's Aurelio Belardi made it 6-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Giorgos Konstantellos was left in no man's land by his defense there! Giorgos Konstantellos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aldo Catini in the 72nd minute of play. The supporters of Burnley FC booed when BE COOL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ntinos Kaltsidis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Burnley FC's Anthony Pietrantoni couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 77th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for BE COOL. After 78 played minutes Burnley FC got a freekick which was hit by Aldo Catini. Dave Falcioni was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Apostolis Pappas showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 6-2 in the 80 minute of play. 92 minutes into the game, Aurelio Belardi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Burnley FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave BE COOL the free kick. Burnley FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 94th minute, when Babbis Boumis scored to the left of an out of position Dave Falcioni, making the score, 6-3. There was no doubt that Burnley FC were the better team. Burnley FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.