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Castle Of Pain
Spectators: 7729 (Terracing: 5798, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Markos Karpazidis made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Stavros Nikolaidis managed to get in a good position for a shot. Akhσmavron's supporters rose to their feet, but Stavros Nikolaidis was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dimitris Tassoulis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Markos Karpazidis in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dimitris Tassoulis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Stavros Nikolaidis struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Dimitris Tassoulis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Akhσmavron. In the 22nd minute Errikos Eleftheropoulos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alekos Skarpathiotis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Akhσmavron's Markos Karpazidis in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ReD KnIgHtS oF PoRt's goalie prevented a goal. In the 28th minute, Errikos Eleftheropoulos reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Alekos Skarpathiotis. The goal made the score 1-0. With 32 minutes on the clock, Savas Agapidis commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 32 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Akhσmavron! In the 34th minute there was a penalty for ReD KnIgHtS oF PoRt. Iordanis Giannellis stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Alekos Skarpathiotis. 2-0. Stavros Nikolaidis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dimitris Tassoulis read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. If Thodoris Nousiadis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Stavros Nikolaidis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Stavros Nikolaidis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Errikos Eleftheropoulos made a kick off. Dimitris Tassoulis made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Stavros Nikolaidis sent off a good shot on target. Alkaios Kousourakis kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Emmanouil Ifantis managed to get in a good position for a shot. ReD KnIgHtS oF PoRt's supporters rose to their feet, but Emmanouil Ifantis was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alekos Skarpathiotis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Errikos Eleftheropoulos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 64 minutes, Errikos Eleftheropoulos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ReD KnIgHtS oF PoRt's supporters crossed their fingers, but Errikos Eleftheropoulos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Errikos Eleftheropoulos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alekos Skarpathiotis having to interfere. Emmanouil Ifantis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Alekos Skarpathiotis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Stavros Nikolaidis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A hard shot 75 in the game by Stavros Nikolaidis from a close distance when the talented Dimitris Tassoulis managed to make a qualified save. ReD KnIgHtS oF PoRt's players were relieved. In the 89th minute the ball was on its way in behind Akhσmavron's goalkeeper Alekos Skarpathiotis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 92 minutes into the game, Simos Tsivilikas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Akhσmavron's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ReD KnIgHtS oF PoRt the free kick. A collision led to Akhσmavron getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Simos Tsivilikas hit a great ball. 93 minutes into the game, ReD KnIgHtS oF PoRt's Errikos Eleftheropoulos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alekos Skarpathiotis made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. ReD KnIgHtS oF PoRt's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.