League Play-Off

Korfiádes Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Thalis Mavridis kicked off to start the match. KazaklarFC's Thalis Mavridis got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Vassilis Alexandridis charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vassilis Alexandridis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Iosif Chomatas in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manolis Chatziioannou saved KazaklarFC from getting behind. If Stefanos Katsaros had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Stergios Katogas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vaggelis Maladenis in the 28th minute of the match. If Iosif Chomatas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind KazaklarFC's goalkeeper Manolis Chatziioannou, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Stefanos Katsaros recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stefanos Katsaros's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manolis Chatziioannou read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 48th minute of play. The paokara players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. KazaklarFC were winning 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Iosif Chomatas made a kick off. KazaklarFC's Manolis Chatziioannou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iosif Chomatas in the 52nd minute of play. Stefanos Katsaros sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nikos Vrakozonis hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. KazaklarFC's Manolis Chatziioannou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stefanos Katsaros in the 56th minute of play. After 60 minutes, Thalis Mavridis mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the KazaklarFC and the paokara players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 60th match minute, KazaklarFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thalis Mavridis to maneuver through the defense. If Stefanos Katsaros had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 66 minutes into the match, KazaklarFC's goal looked a bit too open when Stefanos Katsaros came free, but Manolis Chatziioannou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Stefanos Katsaros's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manolis Chatziioannou read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. In the 74th minute Stefanos Katsaros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manolis Chatziioannou saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stefanos Katsaros in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Manolis Chatziioannou prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Iosif Chomatas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stratos Georgiadis hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Stefanos Katsaros took the ball and in the 82 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Manolis Chatziioannou. Manolis Chatziioannou dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. In the 86th minute, Iosif Chomatas 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. Manolis Chatziioannou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iosif Chomatas in the 87th minute of the match. In the 89th minute, Stefanos Katsaros 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Iosif Chomatas managed to get in a good position for a shot. paokara's supporters rose to their feet, but Iosif Chomatas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manolis Chatziioannou breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 95th minute the ball was on its way in behind KazaklarFC's goalkeeper Manolis Chatziioannou, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Manolis Chatziioannou showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iosif Chomatas, who was totally free with the ball in the 99th minute. The KazaklarFC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing KazaklarFC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.