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Koϊra
Spectators: 7987 (Terracing: 5991, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Charalambos Fragopoulos took the kick off in the first half of the match. Soulis Koutsoudakis charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Soulis Koutsoudakis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 4th minute, Soulis Koutsoudakis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thomas Stergiou in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Décio Pinto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 9th minute, Petros Solomos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 13 minutes into the match, ALBANIA US's goal looked a bit too open when Thomas Stergiou came free, but Décio Pinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, ALBANIA US's goal looked a bit too open when Charalambos Fragopoulos came free, but Décio Pinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 16 minutes, Sotiris Trochanas mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Glory United and the ALBANIA US players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of ALBANIA US booed when Glory United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sotiris Trochanas didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Thanos Alexakoglou fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ALBANIA US's protests and gave Thanos Alexakoglou a yellow card for diving instead. Thanos Alexakoglou kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. After having played for 21 minutes, Nontas Karagounis managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Glory United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nontas Karagounis 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 22nd match minute, ALBANIA US was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thanos Alexakoglou to maneuver through the defense. Konstantinos Tsachalis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Soulis Koutsoudakis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Charalambos Fragopoulos in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Décio Pinto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Charalambos Fragopoulos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Décio Pinto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. ALBANIA US's Décio Pinto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Charalambos Fragopoulos in the 37th minute of play. In the 38th minute, Thomas Stergiou made a precise shot to the right of Décio Pinto. ALBANIA US's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Décio Pinto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thomas Stergiou in the 47th minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Soulis Koutsoudakis was the one to do the kick off. ALBANIA US's Décio Pinto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save ALBANIA US from getting a goal against them. The supporters of ALBANIA US booed when Glory United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nontas Karagounis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andreas Kostenoglou received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Konstantinos Tsachalis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 67 minutes into the match, ALBANIA US's goalkeeper Décio Pinto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fotis Stergiatos. After 71 played minutes Glory United got a freekick which was hit by Theofanis Klotsobounidas. Theofanis Klotsobounidas struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Décio Pinto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Glory United. After 76 minutes, Kostas Giannakidis mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Glory United and the ALBANIA US players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Glory United getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Kostas Giannakidis hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Glory United defense, Soulis Koutsoudakis kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Konstantinos Tsachalis. The Glory United fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Konstantinos Tsachalis should have stopped the shot. The supporters of ALBANIA US booed when Glory United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Petros Solomos didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Glory United's zone, Giorgos Konstantinidis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Konstantinos Tsachalis came out of the goal and Giorgos Konstantinidis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 87 played minutes ALBANIA US got a freekick which was hit by Thanos Alexakoglou. In the 88th minute, Charalambos Fragopoulos fired a really elegant long shot, but Décio Pinto threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.