League

Stamford Bridge
Spectators: 8045 (Terracing: 6035, Seating: 1850, VIP seats: 160) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Sokratis Koukodimos took the kick off in the first half of the match. Savas Chaniotakis's late challenge caught a Panathinaikos's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Savas Chaniotakis helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Panathinaikos booed when Chelsea F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Savas Chaniotakis didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ntinos Kalifoulis in the 5th minute of play forced Chelsea F.C's goalkeeper Theodosis Mitras to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 9 in the game by Sotiris Kyrimlis from a close distance when the talented Dimosthenis Kavourakos managed to make a qualified save. Panathinaikos's players were relieved. 13 minutes into the game, Ignacy Dobrzechowski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Panathinaikos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chelsea F.C the free kick. A collision led to Panathinaikos getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Ignacy Dobrzechowski hit a great ball. 15 minutes into the match, Sotiris Kyrimlis had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dimosthenis Kavourakos. Panathinaikos's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sotiris Kyrimlis was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. The supporters of Chelsea F.C booed when Panathinaikos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Makis Soufleris didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dimosthenis Kavourakos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Savas Chaniotakis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sotiris Kyrimlis might have been able to make a better finish in the 25th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dimosthenis Kavourakos. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Sotiris Kyrimlis ran back to his position shaking his head. Chelsea F.C's Theodosis Mitras played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sokratis Koukodimos in the 29th minute of play. Sotiris Kyrimlis in the 34thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dimosthenis Kavourakos, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a rather tough play, Panathinaikos's Makis Soufleris got a free kick in the 35th minute. Sotiris Kyrimlis's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 39thth minute, Dimosthenis Kavourakos skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Theodosis Mitras showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alekos Sapounidis in the 40th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the game, Kostas Kouloucheris was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Chelsea F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Panathinaikos the free kick. Kostas Kouloucheris kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. In the 43rd minute, Staffan Söderström got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Panathinaikos's defense didn't have a chance, in the 45th minute, when Savas Chaniotakis scored to the left of an out of position Dimosthenis Kavourakos, making the score, 3-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alekos Sapounidis during the 50th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Alekos Sapounidis kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Sokratis Koukodimos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Panathinaikos's supporters rose to their feet, but Sokratis Koukodimos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Theodosis Mitras breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, Chelsea F.C's Theodosis Mitras got control of the ball when Sokratis Koukodimos tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ntinos Kalifoulis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Theodosis Mitras tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 63rd minute, Sotiris Kyrimlis got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Chelsea F.C's Theodosis Mitras played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ntinos Kalifoulis in the 68th minute of play. 70 minutes into the match, Panathinaikos's goal looked a bit too open when Stathis Pontikakis came free, but Dimosthenis Kavourakos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 72 in the game by Sokratis Koukodimos from a close distance when the talented Theodosis Mitras managed to make a qualified save. Chelsea F.C's players were relieved. Sotiris Kyrimlis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dimosthenis Kavourakos having to interfere. In the 88th match minute, Chelsea F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stavros Tsiantakis to maneuver through the defense. Sokratis Koukodimos came free with the goalkeeper in the 90th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Theodosis Mitras could save by the left post. In the 92ndth minute of the game Sokratis Koukodimos who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Chelsea F.C's Theodosis Mitras was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the referee blew the final whistle, Chelsea F.C could leave the field as winners, despite Panathinaikos having more of the ball for most of the match.