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Iliochórion Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Charalambos Kosmopoulos made the kick off and thus started the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Valentinos Maistros got free with Dimitris Tavanopoulos in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Iliochórion booed when Barcelona was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dimitris Kanatas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nikos Giannopoulos's late challenge caught a Iliochórion's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nikos Giannopoulos helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Barcelona getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Nikos Giannopoulos hit a great ball. Nikos Stavroulis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Iason Mavropoulos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Achilleas Pechlivanidis in the 23rd minute of play forced Iliochórion's goalkeeper Iason Mavropoulos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Stratos Christopoulos struck a weak shot in the 29th minute. Iason Mavropoulos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Barcelona. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Charalambos Kosmopoulos in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dimitris Tavanopoulos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 37th match minute, Barcelona was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Takis Tzanetos to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Barcelona's Dimitris Tavanopoulos got control of the ball when Pipis Kouveliotis tried to sneak it across the goal line. Dimitris Tavanopoulos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Charalambos Kosmopoulos in the 46th minute of play. Dimitris Tavanopoulos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Valentinos Maistros in the 47th minute.

Barcelona's Dimitris Tavanopoulos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Charalambos Kosmopoulos in the 52nd minute of play. Dimitris Tavanopoulos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fondas Katsouranis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dimitris Tavanopoulos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Charalambos Kosmopoulos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nikos Stavroulis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 65th minute, Stratos Christopoulos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Achilleas Pechlivanidis received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Iason Mavropoulos came out and tried to block the shot, but Achilleas Pechlivanidis slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 67th minute. If Stratos Christopoulos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dimitris Tavanopoulos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Charalambos Kosmopoulos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nikos Stavroulis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Iason Mavropoulos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Iason Mavropoulos was a little too slow when Achilleas Pechlivanidis got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 80th minute. The score was now 0-2. If Achilleas Pechlivanidis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marios Ifantis kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Nektarios Salevris took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 87th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dimitris Tavanopoulos. Barcelona's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Dimitris Tavanopoulos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pipis Kouveliotis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stratos Christopoulos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Iason Mavropoulos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Barcelona had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.