U21 World League

Avenue of glory
Spectators: 8014 (Terracing: 6012, Seating: 1843, VIP seats: 159) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Vaggelis Menegakis started the match with the kick off. 7 minutes into the match, Green Horses's goal looked a bit too open when Tony Soprano came free, but Wlodzimierz Rawa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, Green Horses's goal looked a bit too open when Tony Soprano came free, but Wlodzimierz Rawa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ali Behzat Kutberk made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antonis Ikonomeas in the 11th minute of play. Lúcio Proença sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When - JOKER -'s Tony Soprano in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Green Horses's goalie prevented a goal. In the 29th minute, Tony Soprano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The - JOKER - fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tony Soprano in the 34th minute of play forced Green Horses's goalkeeper Wlodzimierz Rawa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 36th minute Tony Soprano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wlodzimierz Rawa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Wlodzimierz Rawa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lúcio Proença in the 37th minute of the match. Wlodzimierz Rawa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lúcio Proença, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. In the 46th minute, Lúcio Proença left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The - JOKER - fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

In the 51st minute Konstantinos D Artagnan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ali Behzat Kutberk saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 52nd minute Green Horses were awarded a corner. Demis Mitsis went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Green Horses's Demis Mitsis to fire away a dangerous shot which Ali Behzat Kutberk despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tony Soprano in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Wlodzimierz Rawa saved Green Horses from getting behind. After 57 minutes of play, - JOKER -'s Lúcio Proença made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Wlodzimierz Rawa was left in no man's land by his defense there! - JOKER - made a substitution. Nejat Lebib replaced David Escobar. Wlodzimierz Rawa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tony Soprano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ali Behzat Kutberk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Konstantinos D Artagnan in the 64th minute of the match. The supporters of Green Horses booed when - JOKER - was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alexandro Galego didn't get a good kick on the ball. Green Horses's Wlodzimierz Rawa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tony Soprano in the 74th minute of play. In the 75th match minute, Green Horses was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Demis Mitsis to maneuver through the defense. - JOKER - made a substitution. Son Kafadar replaced Tony Soprano. After a rather tough play, Green Horses's Demis Mitsis got a free kick in the 76th minute. Son Kafadar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Wlodzimierz Rawa made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Son Kafadar in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Wlodzimierz Rawa saved Green Horses from getting behind. In the 83rd minute Vaggelis Menegakis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ali Behzat Kutberk saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 85 minutes into the match, Antonis Ikonomeas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ali Behzat Kutberk. - JOKER -'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Antonis Ikonomeas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. 90 minutes into the match, Green Horses's goal looked a bit too open when Son Kafadar came free, but Wlodzimierz Rawa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Wlodzimierz Rawa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Son Kafadar in the 91st minute of play. Ali Behzat Kutberk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Antonis Ikonomeas in the 94th minute of the match. Wlodzimierz Rawa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nejat Lebib in the 96th minute. The - JOKER - players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.