Begin on the suitable, even with… drive, for PAOK who received 3-2 and upset Panserraikos, within the framework of the first match of the Stoiximan Tremendous League, in Toumba.
The guests took the lead with a Betancourt penalty within the thirty first minute, just for the reply to come back with the identical coin and Schwab 4 minutes later, whereas Chalov and Tomas had objectives and Ozdoev despatched the “double-header of the North” to the dressing room earlier, scoring in 45'+3'…
Nevertheless, Panserraikos made it 2-2 early within the replay, with their man-of-the-match Salazar within the forty ninth minute, with Schwab once more scoring from the penalty spot to arrange the ultimate rating on the hour mark after Rafa Soares additionally had a aim earlier!
Within the… minds of the coaches:
PAOK lined up with the established 4-2-3-1 formation, Tsiftsi in aim and Vieirinia, Kenziora, Nasberg and Rafa Soares on the again. Schwab and Ozdoev have been the 2 “cutters”, with Zivkovic-Konstadelia on the wings and Murg behind Chalov who performed on the prime of the assault.
Panserraikos, then again, additionally “went down” with a 4-2-3-1 formation and Gougesashvili beneath the goalposts, whereas Deligiannidis, Bergstrom, Hadakias and Petavrakis made up the 4 in protection. Staikos and Liassos performed as “cutters”, with Salazar, Tomas, Hadjistravo in entrance of them whereas Betancourt was the middle ahead.
The match:
The start of the match was balanced and with a low tempo, with PAOK making an attempt to take the reins, patiently shifting the ball and Panserraikos retaining its strains shut, primarily defending.
The “black and white” had the primary good part within the match, within the fifth minute, with Konstantinia capturing inside the realm and Gugesashvili making a save. For the visitors' reply to come back, three minutes later, with the direct execution of a foul by Tomas and the intervention of Tsiftsis.
As time went on, PAOK's stress decreased, because of which Panserraikos didn’t… put a lot effort into defending successfully and minimizing the dangers to Gugesashvili's aim.
In actual fact, he was the one who managed to attain first, after the completion of half an hour of the match… As Vieirania overthrew Salazar in a counterattack, with Betancourt hitting the spot-kick, for 0-1, within the thirty first minute!
The enjoyment of the “lions”, nevertheless, lasted solely 4 minutes, after Fotias awarded a brand new penalty to Kenziora's overthrow by Petavrakis, after the VAR was indicated, with Schwab turning it into an equalizing aim, making it 1-1!
From that time on, the tempo “opened up”, leading to many scoring possibilities for each groups. First from the house staff's facet, with Chalov heading over the bar within the forty second minute and Tomas shedding the four-four with Tsiftsis within the very subsequent minute…
On the similar time, Panserraikos additionally had a crossbar, within the first minute of stoppage time, in a brand new effort by Tomas, whereas Betancourt missed a shot he made instantly after!
Lastly, PAOK turned the tables, after Ozdoev discovered the web with a robust shot from outdoors the small space, at 45'+3', whereas the penalty given by Fotias shortly after for Bergström's hand, was “cancelled” after on filed assessment.
MVP: Regardless of Chalov's excellent debut, which had a aim, a penalty received and an enormous likelihood throughout his marketing campaign, this title can not however go to Schwab. In any case, the Austrian midfielder was the one who opened and… closed the scoring, together with his two objectives from the white bullet proving decisive for PAOK to get the “three factors” tonight. On the similar time, he had 4 steals and was very “quiet” whereas he was at energy.
The “whistle”: There have been many phases that Fotias was referred to as upon to handle, having the help of Evangelos in most of them. The penalty in favor of Panserraikos was appropriate, as was the awarding of the second for PAOK. On the similar time, the Athenian referee rightly took again the penalty for Bergström's hand, whereas the offense in opposition to Kenziora and the house staff's first penalty are amongst these which can be given with VAR, however additionally they occur… oh, a number of inside the realm!
The compositions of the 2 groups:
PAOK (Razvan Lucescu): Tsiftsis, Rafa, Nasberg, Kenziora, Vieirinia (46' Sastre), Schwab (89' Thymianis), Ozdoev (71' Kamara), Zivkovic, Murg (77' Despodov), Constantelias, Chalov (71' Tisundali).
Left on the bench: Talichmanidis, Koulierakis, Soretire, Brandon Thomas.
Panseraikos (Mihalis Grigoriou): Gougesashvili, Deligiannidis, Bergstrom, Petaurakis, Hadakias (62' Karasalidis), Staikos (80' Peroutsi), Liassos (80' Kaptoum), Salazar, Hatzistravos (13' Maskanakis, lt. 80' Gigits ), Thomas, Betancourt.
Left on the bench: Katsikas, Diamantis, Koutsogoulas, Deletics.
Referee: Vasilios Fotias (Pellas).
Referee assistants: Andreas Fotopoulos (Athens), Vasilios Nikolakakis (Lasithiou).
Fourth referee: Alexandros Katsikogiannis (Epirou).
VAR: Angelos Evangelou (Athens).
AVAR: Michael Nidriotis (Athens).
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