League Play-Off

Battersea
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Palaimon Pantelakos kicked off to start the match. 5 minutes into the game, Iphitos Logarakis recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Akontios Papadopulos. Iphitos Logarakis showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Real Madrid F.C's Akontios Papadopulos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iphitos Logarakis in the 12th minute of play. Akontios Papadopulos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iphitos Logarakis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Palaimon Pantelakos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alkestis Argitakos having to interfere. Akontios Papadopulos made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Alexandros Evanggenelis sent off a good shot on target. Makareus Kaloxylos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Akontios Papadopulos made a huge save. A collision led to Real Madrid F.C getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Koulis Skouzas hit a great ball. With splendid footwork Iphitos Logarakis arrived in front of goal to shoot 2-0 by the left pole in the game's 37th minute. Glaukos Karabatsos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Makareus Kaloxylos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th 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 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Iphitos Logarakis to make the kick off. In the 52nd match minute, omonia FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandros Evanggenelis to maneuver through the defense. If Alexandros Evanggenelis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 56 minutes into the game, Real Madrid F.C's Phaiakes Tourna nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alkestis Argitakos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Aktaion Kutras charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aktaion Kutras the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Real Madrid F.C getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Aktaion Kutras hit a great ball. In the 60th minute, Alexandros Evanggenelis left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The omonia FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Phaiakes Tourna could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Alkestis Argitakos made a huge save. Phaiakes Tourna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Alkestis Argitakos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Real Madrid F.C's Phaiakes Tourna came free and shot a quick shot against goal 73 minutes in the game, fortunately Alkestis Argitakos had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Akontios Papadopulos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iphitos Logarakis in the 80th minute of play. omonia FC's Makareus Kaloxylos pulled a muscle in his leg after 81 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Makhaon Lalas's late challenge caught a omonia FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Makhaon Lalas helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of omonia FC booed when Real Madrid F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Makhaon Lalas didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Real Madrid F.C defense, Alexandros Evanggenelis kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Akontios Papadopulos. The Real Madrid F.C fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Akontios Papadopulos should have stopped the shot. Alexandros Evanggenelis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Palaimon Pantelakos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Real Madrid F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Palaimon Pantelakos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alkestis Argitakos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.