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Mandαlovon
Spectators: 6741 (Terracing: 5001, Seating: 1739, VIP seats: 1) Kosmas Venetsianos made the kick off and thus started the match. 4 minutes into the match, Kosmas Venetsianos notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Mandαlovon FC's Iason Giannikos. Iason Giannikos was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kosmas Venetsianos in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Iason Giannikos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 8th match minute, Mandαlovon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Babbis Perakakis to maneuver through the defense. Iosif Kavatzidis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iason Giannikos having to interfere. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Khasiα FC's goalkeeper Anastasios Meimarakis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Vladimiros Gaitanakos's late challenge caught a Khasiα FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Vladimiros Gaitanakos helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Khasiα FC booed when Mandαlovon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vladimiros Gaitanakos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Iosif Kavatzidis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Iason Giannikos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 17th minute Nikolas Tziortzopoulos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iason Giannikos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Iason Giannikos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kosmas Venetsianos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kosmas Venetsianos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iason Giannikos having to interfere. Achilleas Kanakaris recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Khasiα FC's Panos Linardakis got a good chance for a goal in the 27th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Iason Giannikos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kosmas Venetsianos in the 28th minute of play. 30 minutes into the match, Panos Linardakis had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Iason Giannikos. Mandαlovon FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Panos Linardakis was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Iason Giannikos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lefteris Spanoudakis, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Iason Giannikos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kosmas Venetsianos in the 37th minute of the match. Charalambos Patsas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 40 minutes into the match, Mandαlovon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Panos Linardakis came free, but Iason Giannikos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iosif Kavatzidis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 41st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Iason Giannikos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Charalambos Patsas in the 42nd minute of play. Iason Giannikos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Panos Linardakis, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute.

The wind increased when Theocharis Nikolopoulos made the kick off in the second half. Panos Linardakis in the 56thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Iason Giannikos, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Iason Giannikos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Charalambos Patsas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Charalambos Patsas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iason Giannikos having to interfere. Iason Giannikos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kosmas Venetsianos in the 61st minute of the match. In the 64th minute of the match Khasiα FC got a corner. Mandαlovon FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lefteris Spanoudakis ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Khasiα FC's Lefteris Spanoudakis to fire away a dangerous shot which Iason Giannikos despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, Mandαlovon FC's Vladimiros Gaitanakos got a free kick in the 69th minute. 73 minutes into the game, Paraskevas Platis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mandαlovon FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Khasiα FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Mandαlovon FC's Paraskevas Platis got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Panos Linardakis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Iason Giannikos made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Mandαlovon FC's zone, Charalambos Patsas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Iason Giannikos came out of the goal and Charalambos Patsas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Charalambos Patsas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Mandαlovon FC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Anastasios Roumelos hit a great ball. Charalambos Patsas charged in rather forcefully in the 83rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Charalambos Patsas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 84 played minutes Khasiα FC got a freekick which was hit by Charalambos Patsas. If Iosif Kavatzidis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet as Khasiα FC's Iosif Kavatzidis slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Iason Giannikos. That made the score 0-4 after 90 minutes of play. Khasiα FC played a much better game than Mandαlovon FC and deserved their victory. The Mandαlovon FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.