League Play-Off

Pαgoi Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Themistoklis Sakoulidis started the match with the kick off. Sotos Koutsos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Adamantios Baboulas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Themistoklis Sakoulidis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Krasιtsa BC's Sotos Koutsos in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bebides--kos--7's goalie prevented a goal. Sotos Koutsos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Themistoklis Sakoulidis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Petros Fragakis was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 16th minute. Bebides--kos--7's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. After 18th play minutes Sotos Koutsos shot 0-1, a short shot which went by Adamantios Baboulas and just under the crossbar into goal. In the 24th minute, Themistoklis Sakoulidis made a precise shot to the right of Adamantios Baboulas. Bebides--kos--7's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Sotos Koutsos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Bebides--kos--7's zone, Sotos Koutsos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adamantios Baboulas came out of the goal and Sotos Koutsos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Krasιtsa BC's Sotos Koutsos got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Adamantios Baboulas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Themistoklis Sakoulidis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sotos Koutsos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sotos Koutsos struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Adamantios Baboulas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Krasιtsa BC. 44 minutes into the match, Bebides--kos--7's goal looked a bit too open when Themistoklis Sakoulidis came free, but Adamantios Baboulas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vassilis Ketikidis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Diogenis Sfaliaridis in the 47th minute of the match. Chatziioannou Loukidis's late challenge caught a Krasιtsa BC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Chatziioannou Loukidis helped the player get up and apologised.

The supporters of Bebides--kos--7 booed when Krasιtsa BC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Giannis Douzas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Giannis Douzas was shown his second yellow card after 56 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 56th minute, one of Krasιtsa BC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Krasιtsa BC. Anestis Tranos shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Panos Kasimidis kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Stelios Miaoulis charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Stelios Miaoulis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Stelios Miaoulis hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. In the 69th minute, Sotos Koutsos 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 having played for 71 minutes, Diogenis Sfaliaridis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bebides--kos--7's supporters crossed their fingers, but Diogenis Sfaliaridis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 73rd minute, Sotos Koutsos 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. Petros Fragakis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vassilis Ketikidis read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 77th minute of play. Sotos Koutsos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adamantios Baboulas having to interfere. After having played for 80 minutes, Makis Tyrannidis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Krasιtsa BC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Makis Tyrannidis was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Stelios Miaoulis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Adamantios Baboulas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Bebides--kos--7's Chatziioannou Loukidis got a free kick in the 89th minute. Vassilis Ketikidis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Petros Fragakis, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Krasιtsa BC's Sotos Koutsos slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Adamantios Baboulas. That made the score 0-3 after 97 minutes of play. Krasιtsa BC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.