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Xarilaou OPAP Arena
Spectators: 8507 (Terracing: 6381, Seating: 1956, VIP seats: 170) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rubens Donato took the kick off in the first half of the match. Xarilaou FC were awarded a corner in the 3th minute after Kalymnos F.C.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Fanis Skaltsas took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Theocharis Varelakis got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Bruninho Falcão quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The supporters of Xarilaou FC booed when Kalymnos F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Michalis Livas didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th minute, Fanis Skaltsas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Xarilaou FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fanis Skaltsas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bruninho Falcão breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thodoris Loubakis in the 18thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Bruninho Falcão, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 20th minute Kostas Fasoulis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruninho Falcão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Kalymnos F.C.'s Giorgos Kostenoglou got a free kick in the 20th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Kalymnos F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Thodoris Loubakis came free, but Bruninho Falcão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kostas Kourmouzis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fondas Salevris, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 24 in the game by Thodoris Loubakis from a close distance when the talented Bruninho Falcão managed to make a qualified save. Kalymnos F.C.'s players were relieved. Thodoris Loubakis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. It was a well-played corner which Themis Efthimidis managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. The supporters of Kalymnos F.C. booed when Xarilaou FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Themis Efthimidis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kalymnos F.C.'s Bruninho Falcão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kostas Fasoulis in the 35th minute of play. 41 minutes into the match, Kostas Fasoulis notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Kalymnos F.C.'s Bruninho Falcão. Bruninho Falcão was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thodoris Loubakis who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 44thth minute tested the skills of Bruninho Falcão when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Xarilaou FC made a substitution. Konstantinos Galanopoulos replaced Themis Efthimidis. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Thodoris Loubakis stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Kalymnos F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Kostas Fasoulis came free, but Bruninho Falcão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Kalymnos F.C.'s zone, Kostas Fasoulis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bruninho Falcão came out of the goal and Kostas Fasoulis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Xarilaou FC's Thodoris Loubakis in the 56th minute got a chance for a shot 56th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kalymnos F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Bruninho Falcão stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thodoris Loubakis's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. In the 63rdth minute of the game Thodoris Loubakis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Kalymnos F.C.'s Bruninho Falcão was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Thodoris Loubakis in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bruninho Falcão saved Kalymnos F.C. from getting behind. In the 72nd minute Thodoris Loubakis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruninho Falcão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 73rd minute Kostas Fasoulis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruninho Falcão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 76th minute, Thodoris Loubakis 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. 83 minutes into the game, Thodoris Loubakis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Bruninho Falcão was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Kalymnos F.C. made a substitution. Zacharias Vasiliou replaced Babbis Katsioulas. Bruninho Falcão showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thodoris Loubakis in the 87th minute of the match. In the 90th minute of the match Xarilaou FC got a corner. Kalymnos F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Fanis Skaltsas ran over to the corner to take the kick. When Xarilaou FC's Thodoris Loubakis in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kalymnos F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. 99 minutes into the match, Xarilaou FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fotis Bissias came free, but Kostas Kourmouzis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Xarilaou FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Kalymnos F.C. for a fine match.