U23 League

Karaiskakis Stadium
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) After 3 played minutes, Montechiarugolo AFC's Ciro Di Renzo shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Andreas Kousoulakis came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Montechiarugolo AFC reached it. After a rather tough play, Montechiarugolo AFC's Ferdinando Martini got a free kick in the 5th minute. When Panos Ntountas came up free with the goalie in the 9th minute, the Olympiacos FC 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 Panos Ntountas couldn't finish the play. Ciro Di Renzo kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Paschalis Stavrakos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Dino Pascali made a huge save. Andreas Kousoulakis stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carmine Belardi's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. Dino Pascali took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Panos Ntountas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th minute, Paschalis Stavrakos made a precise shot to the right of Dino Pascali. Montechiarugolo AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After a rather tough play, Olympiacos FC's Dimitris Xiros got a free kick in the 31st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ferdinando Martini in the 32nd minute of play forced Olympiacos FC's goalkeeper Andreas Kousoulakis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 33rd minute, Ciro Di Renzo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dino Pascali took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Panos Ntountas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Olympiacos FC were awarded a corner in the 41th minute after Montechiarugolo AFC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Xosé Lim took the corner. The corner led Olympiacos FC's Xosé Lim to fire away a dangerous shot which Dino Pascali despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 44 played minutes, Montechiarugolo AFC's Edmondo Palomba shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Andreas Kousoulakis came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Montechiarugolo AFC reached it. Montechiarugolo AFC's Ferdinando Martini got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Carmine Belardi was the one to do the kick off. Montechiarugolo AFC's Dino Pascali played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paschalis Stavrakos in the 53rd minute of play. When the match clock showed 53 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Paschalis Stavrakos sped through Montechiarugolo AFC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Dino Pascali. After 57 played minutes Olympiacos FC got a freekick which was hit by Xosé Lim. After 58 played minutes, Montechiarugolo AFC's Edmondo Palomba shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Andreas Kousoulakis came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Montechiarugolo AFC reached it. Daniele Cammarota sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Montechiarugolo AFC defense, Alexis Kotsanakis kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dino Pascali. The Montechiarugolo AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dino Pascali should have stopped the shot. Carmine Belardi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Andreas Kousoulakis having to make a save. When Montechiarugolo AFC's Daniele Cammarota in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Olympiacos FC's goalie prevented a goal. Daniele Cammarota kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. 70 minutes into the match, Montechiarugolo AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Themos Vranas came free, but Dino Pascali reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 72 minutes into the match, Olympiacos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniele Cammarota came free, but Andreas Kousoulakis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Ferdinando Martini managed to get in a good position for a shot. Montechiarugolo AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ferdinando Martini was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Andreas Kousoulakis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 80 played minutes Montechiarugolo AFC got a freekick which was hit by Carmine Belardi. After a defensive mix-up in Montechiarugolo AFC's zone, Paschalis Stavrakos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dino Pascali came out of the goal and Paschalis Stavrakos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 83 minutes into the game, Daniele Cammarota recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Andreas Kousoulakis. Daniele Cammarota showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-1. In the 91st minute Paschalis Stavrakos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dino Pascali saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Daniele Cammarota fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andreas Kousoulakis having to interfere. In the 97th minute Carmine Belardi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andreas Kousoulakis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Andreas Kousoulakis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carmine Belardi in the 97th minute of play. Olympiacos FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.