League Play-Off

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Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sofoklis Karipidis made the kick off which started today's match. If Thanos Letsas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 6 minutes, Giorgos Bitoulas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kastaniα BC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Giorgos Bitoulas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanos Letsas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Zisis Spathas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Isidoros Papanastasiou fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kastaniα BC's protests and gave Isidoros Papanastasiou a yellow card for diving instead. After 13 played minutes Kastaniα BC got a freekick which was hit by Isidoros Papanastasiou. Zisis Spathas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Giorgos Bitoulas in the 16th minute of play. In the 25th minute Giorgos Bitoulas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zisis Spathas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 27 minutes into the match, Kastaniα BC's goalkeeper Stefanos Kioulekas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sakis Kountouriotis. Zisis Spathas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giorgos Bitoulas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 39 minutes into the game, Evaggelos Tripolitis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kastaniα BC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Messi the best the free kick. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 38th minute of the game. One of Kastaniα BC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Messi the best:s goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Thanos Letsas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kastaniα BC's supporters rose to their feet, but Thanos Letsas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zisis Spathas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanos Letsas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

After 52 played minutes Messi the best got a freekick which was hit by Fanis Kontodimos. Minas Ioannidis struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Zisis Spathas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kastaniα BC. 56 minutes into the match, Kastaniα BC's goal looked a bit too open when Sofoklis Karipidis came free, but Stefanos Kioulekas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Sakis Kountouriotis managed to get in a good position for a shot. Messi the best's supporters rose to their feet, but Sakis Kountouriotis was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Stefanos Kioulekas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Giorgos Bitoulas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Zisis Spathas made a huge save. 74 minutes into the match, Messi the best's goalkeeper Zisis Spathas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Giorgos Bitoulas. When Kastaniα BC's Thanos Letsas in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Messi the best's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Messi the best's zone, Thanos Letsas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zisis Spathas came out of the goal and Thanos Letsas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanos Letsas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zisis Spathas having to interfere. Thanos Letsas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zisis Spathas having to interfere. Zisis Spathas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thanos Letsas, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Messi the best had won after a very even match.