U21 World League

Kavala
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Constantin Mihu got the match started through his kick off. Stamatis Zindros could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Virgil Lixandru made a huge save. The Juventus PTM fans' excitement grew in the 4th match minute when Juventus PTM's Constantin Mihu 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Mugur Silişteanu kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Constantin Mihu in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alkis Kalaboukas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, Juventus PTM's Virgil Lixandru got control of the ball when Stamatis Zindros tried to sneak it across the goal line. Constantin Mihu scored 0-2 in the 16th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alkis Kalaboukas, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. GREEK ARMY's Alkis Kalaboukas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Constantin Mihu in the 25th minute of play. GREEK ARMY's Alkis Kalaboukas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cornel Bourceanu in the 27th minute of play. A collision led to Juventus PTM getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Mugur Silişteanu hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stamatis Zindros in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Virgil Lixandru saved Juventus PTM from getting behind. The supporters of Juventus PTM booed when GREEK ARMY was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aggelos Fytanidis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Constantin Mihu scored 0-3 in the 38th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alkis Kalaboukas, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Lucius Gabor got free with Alkis Kalaboukas in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some careless play in the Juventus PTM defense, Stamatis Zindros kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Virgil Lixandru. The Juventus PTM fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Virgil Lixandru should have stopped the shot. Alkis Kalaboukas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Constantin Mihu in the 62nd minute of the match. Cornel Bourceanu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alkis Kalaboukas having to interfere. After 67 played minutes GREEK ARMY got a freekick which was hit by Aggelos Fytanidis. When Juventus PTM's Constantin Mihu in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye GREEK ARMY's goalie prevented a goal. Constantin Mihu succeeded in the game's 74th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-6. GREEK ARMY's Alkis Kalaboukas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save GREEK ARMY from getting a goal against them. Alkis Kalaboukas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cornel Bourceanu in the 78th minute. In the 79th minute, Constantin Mihu fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Constantin Mihu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 95 in the game by Cornel Bourceanu from a close distance when the talented Alkis Kalaboukas managed to make a qualified save. GREEK ARMY's players were relieved. The GREEK ARMY fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Juventus PTM were clearly better and deserved to take the win.