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Xarilaou OPAP Arena
Spectators: 9307 (Terracing: 6982, Seating: 2140, VIP seats: 185) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Miladin Kirichev got the match started through his kick off. Kyriakos Georgopoulos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kostas Kourmouzis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Egemen Tuna, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. With a little luck, ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ's Viriato Cruz got control of the ball when Stratos Kabantais tried to sneak it across the goal line. Viriato Cruz was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Stratos Kabantais showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 9 minute of play. Stratos Kabantais scored 2-0 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Viriato Cruz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 21 minutes into the game, ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ's Thymios Pantoflaras nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kostas Kourmouzis made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ's Viriato Cruz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Viktoras Stathiadis in the 24th minute of play. In the 26th minute Egemen Tuna shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kostas Kourmouzis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kyriakos Georgopoulos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kostas Kourmouzis having to make a save. Viriato Cruz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Viktoras Stathiadis, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Viktoras Stathiadis kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Viriato Cruz. That made the score 3-1 in the 42 minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

Xarilaou FC made a substitution. Henrihs Kazimirs replaced Viktoras Stathiadis. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Kyriakos Georgopoulos to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Gilberto Gonçalves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ's Viriato Cruz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fanis Skaltsas in the 54th minute of play. The supporters of ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ booed when Xarilaou FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Henrihs Kazimirs didn't get a good kick on the ball. ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ's Viriato Cruz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miladin Kirichev in the 60th minute of play. When Xarilaou FC's Miladin Kirichev in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ's goalie prevented a goal. In the 71st minute Miladin Kirichev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Viriato Cruz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Viriato Cruz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fanis Skaltsas, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. After a defensive mix-up in ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ's zone, Fanis Skaltsas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Viriato Cruz came out of the goal and Fanis Skaltsas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 84 played minutes Xarilaou FC got a freekick which was hit by Theofanis Tsatsaronakis. The supporters of ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ booed when Xarilaou FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Themis Efthimidis didn't get a good kick on the ball. 87 minutes into the match, ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ's goal looked a bit too open when Paolo Oliveiro came free, but Viriato Cruz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paolo Oliveiro scored 4-1 in the 87th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Viriato Cruz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gilberto Gonçalves got free with Kostas Kourmouzis in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Xarilaou FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of ΑΣΤΕΡΑΣ ΣΟΛΟΜΟΥ for a fine match.