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24/09/2044, GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus, Live on National TV
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Cyprus Vs Australia

Cyprus play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: C Hallas (GK) , C Zika (CB) , C Tassi (CB) , C Xenakis (RB) , N Linard (LB) , T Gonce (CM) , A Zaro (CDM) , A Mena (CDM) , H Bouras (RM) , V Andreadis (LM) , P Muto (ST) And the subs are: N Korba (CB) , A Hanno (CB) , P Nikas (CM) , I Halkias (CM) , N Spino (ST)

Australia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: M Blackshaw (GK) , T Karas (CB) , D Clanahan (CB) , D Galati (RB) , D Brownlie (LB) , A Butchart (CDM) , J Taylor (CAM) , J McVittie (RM) , G Carrick (LM) , R Weems (ST) , A Battaglia (ST) And the subs are: L Henricks (CB) , A Tracey (CB) , E Jones (CM) , E Aitken (CM) , F McVoy (ST)
Welcome to GSP Stadium in Nicosia, Cyprus where Cyprus will face Australia.  This is an international friendly fixture.  The attendance is 22000.

1' - Cyprus kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Cirio Tassi slides the ball to Capaneus Zika.  Capaneus Zika passes the ball to Thersites Gonce.  Thersites Gonce speeds past Justin Taylor.  

5' - Thersites Gonce sees a run from Pentheus Muto.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Pentheus Muto runs on to the ball.  Pentheus Muto fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and Pentheus Muto scores!  That's a good goal from the Cyprus player!  The ball went in off the upright!

5' - Australia kick the ball off for the restart.  

7' - Davie Clanahan slides the ball to Johnny McVittie.  Johnny McVittie passes to Dillon Galati.  Dillon Galati takes the ball past Antilochus Zaro with a turn of pace.  

13' - Cos Xenakis finds Thersites Gonce with a long pass.  Thersites Gonce passes to Nemo Linard.  Nemo Linard tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Cyprus.  Hercules Bouras places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Artemesio Mena.  Artemesio Mena jumps up and gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but the shot goes over!

15' - Mark Blackshaw plays a long pass to Aaron Butchart.  Aaron Butchart attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

21' - Theo Karas finds Justin Taylor with a long pass.  Justin Taylor tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

28' - Capaneus Zika plays a long pass to Thersites Gonce.  Thersites Gonce slides the ball to VasyItso Andreadis.  VasyItso Andreadis curls in a cross and finds Artemesio Mena.  Artemesio Mena attempts a shot...but its wide!

29' - Mark Blackshaw sees a run from Arnie Battaglia.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Arnie Battaglia is caught offside!  

31' - Hercules Bouras plays a short pass to Nemo Linard.  Nemo Linard sees a run from VasyItso Andreadis.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and VasyItso Andreadis is able to take the ball.  VasyItso Andreadis reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and is able to find Thersites Gonce.  Thersites Gonce looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Mark Blackshaw!  

33' - Mark Blackshaw sees Geoff Carrick making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Geoff Carrick takes the ball.  Geoff Carrick strikes the ball towards goal...but Capaneus Hallas manages to stop the shot!  

35' - Capaneus Hallas hits the ball long to Nemo Linard.  Nemo Linard spots a run from Thersites Gonce.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Thersites Gonce has strayed offside!  

40' - Thersites Gonce sees a run from Pentheus Muto.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

44' - Geoff Carrick passes a long ball to Theo Karas.  Theo Karas sees Richard Weems making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Richard Weems is able to control the ball.  Richard Weems reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Aaron Butchart looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and Aaron Butchart scores!  That's a good goal from the Australia player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

44' - Cyprus kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Australia kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

50' - Daniel Brownlie plays a short pass to Davie Clanahan.  Davie Clanahan slides the ball to Theo Karas.  Theo Karas plays a short pass to Justin Taylor.  Justin Taylor hits the ball long to Geoff Carrick.  Geoff Carrick attempts to use his skills to beat Artemesio Mena, but is brought down illegally.  That will be a freekick for Australia.  

51' - Geoff Carrick prepares to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Arnie Battaglia.  Arnie Battaglia looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and Arnie Battaglia scores!  That's a nice goal from the Australia player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

52' - Cyprus kick the ball off for the restart.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Artemesio Mena will come off.  Aristo Hanno joins the game from the bench.  

56' - With a turn of pace, Justin Taylor beats VasyItso Andreadis.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Cirio Tassi is going to be taken off.  Nike Korba is going to be brought on.  

60' - Theo Karas finds Dillon Galati with a long ball.  Dillon Galati plays a short pass to Richard Weems.  Richard Weems sees Johnny McVittie making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

63' - Hercules Bouras spots a run from Pentheus Muto.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Pentheus Muto is able to take the ball.  Pentheus Muto hits a shot...and Pentheus Muto scores!  That's a fine goal from the Cyprus player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

63' - Australia kick the ball off for the restart.  

65' - Theo Karas slides the ball to Justin Taylor.  Justin Taylor passes to Daniel Brownlie.  Daniel Brownlie runs with the ball, beating Antilochus Zaro.  

67' - Nike Korba dispossesses Daniel Brownlie and the ball goes loose.  Nike Korba sees a run from Hercules Bouras.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

74' - Aaron Butchart slides the ball to Richard Weems.  Richard Weems sees a run from Justin Taylor.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Justin Taylor is able to control the ball.  Justin Taylor reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but the ball does not reach its target and goes loose! Nike Korba finds Aristo Hanno with a long ball.  Aristo Hanno attempts to use his skills to beat Aaron Butchart.  The opposing player is unable to stop Aristo Hanno who takes the ball forward!  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Richard Weems is going to be taken off.  Fraser McVoy joins the game from the bench.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Davie Clanahan is going to be taken off.  Lucas Henricks joins the game from the bench.  

79' - Theo Karas whips in a cross and finds Geoff Carrick.  Geoff Carrick jumps up to head the ball towards the top corner...and its in! It's a great goal from Geoff Carrick for Australia!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

79' - Cyprus kick the ball off for the restart.  

82' - VasyItso Andreadis passes the ball to Capaneus Zika.  Capaneus Zika plays a short pass to Cos Xenakis.  Cos Xenakis passes a long ball to VasyItso Andreadis.  VasyItso Andreadis looks to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a lovely goal from VasyItso Andreadis for Cyprus!  The keeper had no chance!

83' - Australia kick the ball off for the restart.  

86' - Johnny McVittie passes the ball to Aaron Butchart.  Aaron Butchart plays the ball to Geoff Carrick.  Geoff Carrick passes a long ball to Dillon Galati.  Dillon Galati spots a run from Fraser McVoy.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Fraser McVoy has strayed offside!  

89' - Hercules Bouras plays the ball to Capaneus Zika.  Capaneus Zika finds Thersites Gonce with a long pass.  Thersites Gonce looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  



The match has ended Cyprus 3 - 3 Australia.