League Play-Off

Ierisσs
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Apostolikas Meraklis got the match started through his kick off. Kostas Spyropoulos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Christos Vakrinos's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. Ierisσs BC's Apostolikas Meraklis was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 9th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Ierisσs BC's Kostas Spyropoulos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Theocharis Efthimis in the 17th minute of play. When Apostolikas Meraklis came up free with the goalie in the 18th minute, the Ierisσs BC 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 Apostolikas Meraklis couldn't finish the play. The crowd rose to their feet as Ierisσs BC's Konstantinos Grigoriou slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Manos Kefaloukos. That made the score 2-0 after 21 minutes of play. Ierisσs BC's Kostas Spyropoulos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christos Vakrinos in the 27th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Apostolikas Meraklis in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Manos Kefaloukos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Anastasios Geronimidis charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anastasios Geronimidis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Ierisσs BC booed when Armenioν FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anastasios Geronimidis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kostas Spyropoulos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Theocharis Efthimis in the 34th minute of the match. Armenioν FC's Manos Kefaloukos proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 36th minute of the match, managed to save Armenioν FC from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Armenioν FC getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Nikos Zachopoulos hit a great ball. Armenioν FC's Theocharis Efthimis got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Kostas Spyropoulos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Theocharis Efthimis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Christos Vakrinos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

60 minutes into the match, Armenioν FC's goal looked a bit too open when Paraskevas Grigoroulis came free, but Manos Kefaloukos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 60 minutes, Nikos Zachopoulos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Armenioν FC and the Ierisσs BC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 60 played minutes Armenioν FC got a freekick which was hit by Nikos Zachopoulos. Theocharis Efthimis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 65 minutes of play, Ierisσs BC's Apostolikas Meraklis made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Manos Kefaloukos was left in no man's land by his defense there! Manos Kefaloukos came out of the goal in the 70th minute to try and stop a shot by Ierisσs BC's Renos Kalabokis. But to his dismay, Renos Kalabokis quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 5-0. 86 minutes into the match, Armenioν FC's goal looked a bit too open when Konstantinos Grigoriou came free, but Manos Kefaloukos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Ierisσs BC's Apostolikas Meraklis in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Armenioν FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 92nd minute, Apostolikas Meraklis 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 a rather tough play, Armenioν FC's Christos Rodinos got a free kick in the 96th minute. When Ierisσs BC's Apostolikas Meraklis in the 97th minute got a chance for a shot 97th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Armenioν FC's goalie prevented a goal. When the referee ended the match the Ierisσs BC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.