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Apollon Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Panagiotis Xiros made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, Kremasti FC's Eustratios Negris got a free kick in the 2nd minute. When Alkinoos Lolos came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Apollon Thermou fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alkinoos Lolos couldn't finish the play. 7 minutes into the game, Panagiotis Xiros cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Alexis Kyriopoulos was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A hard shot 11 in the game by Alkinoos Lolos from a close distance when the talented Charis Kavaliaratos managed to make a qualified save. Kremasti FC's players were relieved. Alkinoos Lolos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Charis Kavaliaratos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Louis Botinos kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Alkinoos Lolos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 20 minutes into the match, Kremasti FC's goalkeeper Charis Kavaliaratos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alkinoos Lolos. In the 24th match minute, Kremasti FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stratos Theodoridis to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Kremasti FC's Dimitris Mantzios got a free kick in the 27th minute. Panagiotis Sikas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Kremasti FC booed when Apollon Thermou was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniil Prittas didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Omiros Kapetanakis during the 33rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Apollon Thermou booed when Kremasti FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Omiros Kapetanakis didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Kremasti FC getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Panagiotis Xiros hit a great ball. Valerios Anastasakis kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alkinoos Lolos made a kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Kremasti FC's goal looked a bit too open when Panagiotis Sikas came free, but Charis Kavaliaratos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 57th match minute, Kremasti FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Petros Chatzos to maneuver through the defense. 61 minutes into the match, Kremasti FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alkinoos Lolos came free, but Charis Kavaliaratos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Apollon Thermou's Panagiotis Sikas in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kremasti FC's goalie prevented a goal. Alexis Kyriopoulos made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Stratos Tsatsos sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Panagiotis Sikas in the 76th minute of play forced Kremasti FC's goalkeeper Charis Kavaliaratos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alkinoos Lolos in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Charis Kavaliaratos saved Kremasti FC from getting behind. In the 84th match minute, Apollon Thermou was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniil Prittas to maneuver through the defense. 88 minutes into the game, Apollon Thermou's Miltiadis Faniadis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Charis Kavaliaratos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 96th minute Panagiotis Sikas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Charis Kavaliaratos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 97th minute, Alkinoos Lolos left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Apollon Thermou fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Apollon Thermou'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.