Official Cup

EL PASO
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Vakoufi Utd's goalkeeper Charis Raftopoulos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Iosif Tsoleridis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaston Jerrald in the 11th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Konstantinos Tsevas in the 13th minute of play forced ΑΣΤΡΑΧΑΝ's goalkeeper Iosif Tsoleridis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute Davi Lendaa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Charis Raftopoulos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 16 minutes in the game Ibai Llanos did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Konstantinos Tsevas. Iosif Tsoleridis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andreas Korpetis in the 19th minute of the match. Charis Raftopoulos made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Davi Lendaa sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andreas Korpetis in the 26th minute of play forced ΑΣΤΡΑΧΑΝ's goalkeeper Iosif Tsoleridis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 30 minutes into the match, ΑΣΤΡΑΧΑΝ's goal looked a bit too open when Andreas Korpetis came free, but Iosif Tsoleridis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 35th minute of the game Ibai Llanos made a throw-in which Konstantinos Tsevas played forward. Andreas Korpetis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iosif Tsoleridis read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. The supporters of ΑΣΤΡΑΧΑΝ booed when Vakoufi Utd was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ibai Llanos didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half Vakoufi Utd were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Davi Lendaa to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd match minute, ΑΣΤΡΑΧΑΝ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anthimos Nioras to maneuver through the defense. Iosif Tsoleridis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andreas Korpetis in the 54th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Vakoufi Utd's zone, Davi Lendaa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Charis Raftopoulos came out of the goal and Davi Lendaa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Charis Raftopoulos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Davi Lendaa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Davi Lendaa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. ΑΣΤΡΑΧΑΝ made a substitution. Kleanthis Lianos replaced Davi Lendaa. In the 69th minute Kleanthis Lianos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Charis Raftopoulos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kleanthis Lianos struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Charis Raftopoulos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ΑΣΤΡΑΧΑΝ. Iosif Tsoleridis was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Birkan Balıkçı showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-6 in the 77 minute of play. After having played for 80 minutes, Kleanthis Lianos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ΑΣΤΡΑΧΑΝ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kleanthis Lianos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Charis Raftopoulos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kleanthis Lianos in the 86th minute of the match. Charis Raftopoulos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kleanthis Lianos, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute.