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Cheimadió
Spectators: 8124 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1974, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Arkas Papadakos kicked off to start the match. Arkas Papadakos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arkas Papadakos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kyszkos Kaisaris kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. In the 10th minute, Antaios Mamalis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Tripíla FC getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Lefteris Christakis hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Phoibos Bilias got free with Kanake Karabatsos in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Arkas Papadakos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Troizen Gravari's late challenge caught a Cheimadió's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Troizen Gravari helped the player get up and apologised. Troizen Gravari hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Tripíla FC's Kanake Karabatsos got control of the ball when Arkas Papadakos tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 29th minute, Cheimadió's Phoibos Bilias ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Kanake Karabatsos. Kanake Karabatsos yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Arkas Papadakos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but Kanake Karabatsos made a huge save. Arkas Papadakos struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Kanake Karabatsos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cheimadió. The audience thought a goal was coming when Glauke Valkanas got free with Kanake Karabatsos in the 48th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Laios Kotsiopoulos was the one to do the kick off. Arkas Papadakos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kanake Karabatsos having to make a save. Arkas Papadakos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kanake Karabatsos having to interfere. Kyszkos Kaisaris sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 58 minutes into the match, Cheimadió's Arkas Papadakos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Kanake Karabatsos narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After having played for 59 minutes, Dihnekis Kakos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cheimadió's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dihnekis Kakos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 62 minutes into the match, Tripíla FC's goal looked a bit too open when Arkas Papadakos came free, but Kanake Karabatsos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Cheimadió's Arkas Papadakos in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tripíla FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 66th minute, Troizen Gravari hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 67th play minutes Arkas Papadakos shot 3-0, a short shot which went by Kanake Karabatsos and just under the crossbar into goal. Kanake Karabatsos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michalis Angelopoulos, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. 71 minutes into the match, Cheimadió's Arkas Papadakos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Kanake Karabatsos narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arkas Papadakos in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kanake Karabatsos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 75 minutes into the game, Michalis Angelopoulos cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Kanake Karabatsos was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Tripíla FC booed when Cheimadió was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dihnekis Kakos didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 86th minute, Dihnekis Kakos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kanake Karabatsos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arkas Papadakos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 89 minutes of play Tripíla FC's Troizen Gravari was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 90th match minute, Tripíla FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Troizen Gravari to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arkas Papadakos in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kanake Karabatsos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Kyszkos Kaisaris received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Kanake Karabatsos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 95 minutes into the match, Tripíla FC's goal looked a bit too open when Glauke Valkanas came free, but Kanake Karabatsos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cheimadió's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.