Πανθεσσαλικό Στάδιο
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5626,
Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) After a rather tough play, RÚSTICOS F.C's Norberto Cabanela got a free kick in the 2nd minute. The supporters of RÚSTICOS F.C booed when Tabachana F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aris Mesidis didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, RÚSTICOS F.C's Alejandro Orixe got a free kick in the 7th minute. Thibaut Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paolo Cordairo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. RÚSTICOS F.C's Efrain Argoitz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save RÚSTICOS F.C from getting a goal against them. Efrain Argoitz made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Michalis Kasselakis sent off a good shot on target. In the 18th match minute, RÚSTICOS F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paolo Cordairo to maneuver through the defense. RÚSTICOS F.C's defense didn't have a chance, in the 20th minute, when Stelios Dimas scored to the left of an out of position Efrain Argoitz, making the score, 1-0. With his leg Efrain Argoitz managed to avoid a goal in the 23rdth minute, when Tabachana F.C.'s Rafael Leão fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Rafael Leãos short, quick shot in the 24thth minute got Efrain Argoitz to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. A hard shot 26 in the game by Rafael Leão from a close distance when the talented Efrain Argoitz managed to make a qualified save. RÚSTICOS F.C's players were relieved. Rafael Leãos short, quick shot in the 28thth minute got Efrain Argoitz to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 31 minutes into the match, RÚSTICOS F.C's goalkeeper Efrain Argoitz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rafael Leão. In the 34th minute Stelios Dimas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Efrain Argoitz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 44th minute of the match, Rafael Leão got a very nice opportunity to score, but Efrain Argoitz was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 46 minutes into the game, Norberto Cabanela cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Thibaut Courtois was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.
Efrain Argoitz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stelios Dimas, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Stelios Dimas might have been able to make a better finish in the 59th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Efrain Argoitz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Stelios Dimas ran back to his position shaking his head. Thibaut Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alejandro Orixe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tabachana F.C.'s attack was well implemented in the 66th minute, but when Rafael Leão was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. Tabachana F.C.'s Thibaut Courtois proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 69th minute of the match, managed to save Tabachana F.C. from getting a goal against them. Stelios Dimas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Efrain Argoitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dario Di Persio's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Thibaut Courtois firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a defensive mix-up in RÚSTICOS F.C's zone, Rafael Leão stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Efrain Argoitz came out of the goal and Rafael Leão tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Tabachana F.C.'s Stelios Dimas in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye RÚSTICOS F.C's goalie prevented a goal. The Tabachana F.C. fans' excitement grew in the 79th match minute when Tabachana F.C.'s Stelios Dimas 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 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Paolo Cordairo charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Paolo Cordairo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Paolo Cordairo kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. 86 minutes into the match, Rafael Leão had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Efrain Argoitz. RÚSTICOS F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rafael Leão was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Norberto Cabanela struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Thibaut Courtois didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RÚSTICOS F.C. Tabachana F.C.'s Thibaut Courtois proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 91st minute of the match, managed to save Tabachana F.C. from getting a goal against them. Efrain Argoitz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Stelios Dimas's shot from short distance in the 97th minute. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Tabachana F.C. fans cheered their team off the field, for while RÚSTICOS F.C had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.
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