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Stadium of Light
Spectators: 7852 (Terracing: 5890, Seating: 1806, VIP seats: 156) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Melikertes Karkampasis took the kick off in the first half of the match. 10 minutes into the match, Sunderland A.F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Manos Papadopulos came free, but Olivar Kahn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arkas Kotsilimbas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kolkhis Panoulias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lykomedes Savakis in the 16th minute of play forced Sunderland A.F.C.'s goalkeeper Olivar Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lykomedes Savakis in the 20th minute of play forced Sunderland A.F.C.'s goalkeeper Olivar Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lykomedes Savakis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 24th match minute, Sunderland A.F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oileus Manos to maneuver through the defense. Olivar Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manos Papadopulos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Arkas Kotsilimbas got free with Kolkhis Panoulias in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Spiros Nikolakakos during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Spiros Nikolakakos hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. 40 minutes into the match, Sunderland A.F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Lykomedes Savakis came free, but Olivar Kahn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Melikertes Karkampasis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Melikertes Karkampasis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kolkhis Panoulias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Lykomedes Savakis made a kick off. Xanthos Haritos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Sunderland A.F.C.'s zone, Manos Papadopulos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Olivar Kahn came out of the goal and Manos Papadopulos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Manos Papadopulos's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 71stth minute, Olivar Kahn skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 72nd match minute, Sunderland A.F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manolis Leontarakis to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arkas Kotsilimbas in the 77th minute of play forced VALE KYPEROUNDA 46's goalkeeper Kolkhis Panoulias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Melikertes Karkampasis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 80th match minute, Sunderland A.F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manolis Leontarakis to maneuver through the defense. Olivar Kahn made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Manos Papadopulos sent off a good shot on target. Through an outstanding action, after 83 minutes, Olivar Kahn successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 84th minute, Lykomedes Savakis ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Olivar Kahn was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Akestes Touchakis hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match.