It caused a reaction, overthrew PAS and Aris came fifth! Toli Terzi’s team may have been caught cold-blooded in the 7th minute by Liassos’ goal, but they managed to win 3-1 and go with a different wind in the playoffs. The home team brought them “somewhere” before halftime with Darida to score again and Aboubakar Kamara to score his first goal since the day he returned to “Cleanthis Vikelidis”.
To them 40 degrees Aris, who is now going with a different aura in the playoffs at the moment PAS Ioannina experienced its second consecutive defeat and finished in the 11th place of normal duration.
In the mind of the coaches
Tolis Terzis chose the 4-3-3 for Aris. Siabanis was under the goal with Empakata on the right, Piersman on the left and Fabiano and Brambetz in the center of defense. Doukoure defensive midfielder, with Darida next to him, while the attacking trio behind Abou Kamara, was Palma, Mateo Garcia and Camacho.
For PAS Ioannina, Thanasis Staikos also preferred the 4-3-3. Tsintotas in goal, Soria, Eramouspe, Bakadimas and Radou in the defensive four. Bilbao, Jimas and Liassos in the midfield, while behind Balan, Moreira and Rienstra moved.
The match
The start in the first half was impressive with PAS Ioannina defending well, forcing Aris to take steps on the pitch, with the aim of “hitting” the opposition. His team Thanasis Staikou working perfectly in transition, he was lucky to take the lead in the 7th minute. Beautiful counter attack by Moreira, who packed into the area, with Come on to take advantage of the counters and execute in the corner of Ciabani for the 0-1.
From that point on, the “yellows” turned up the pace and initially threatened in the 11th minute with Darida catching a very strong long shot which was deflected for a corner by Tsintota’s intervention. Eight minutes later “Ajax of Epirus” found space again and came close to the second goal, with Moreira starting the race behind the center, reaching the area but his place was misplaced.
The equalizer came for Aris in the 26th minute. Palma took the ball from Embakata, turned to the penalty spot where the Darida, scored perfectly for 1-1. The pace dropped as PAS retreated enough “hypnotizing” Aris. However, the hosts managed to take the lead before half-time when, following a corner, Camacho took the ball from outside the area, crossed with the left Palm to jump and head it 2-1 which was also the score for the first part.
The pace in the second half was not similar to the first as PAS chose to take a few meters up the pitch being behind in the score. Aris conserved his strength and managed to take a two-goal lead in the 55th minute with Arch to make a move at the back of the defense taking advantage of Camacho’s wonderful assist, making with an impeccable placement the 3-1.
The guests “emptied” psychologically, as a result of which they lost several duels in the center area with the gaps in the defense being many. In 65′, Camacho made a nice effort from the left, but the deflected shot he launched went over the posts of Tsintotas. Three minutes later, Toli Terzi’s team threatened the PAS goal again with Darida marking Kamara with a razor-sharp cross, but the Moor failed to send the ball into the net.
The game was now of no interest, with PAS Ioannina unable to threaten Aris at all with the match ending 3-1 and the “yellows” taking advantage of Volos’ defeat by PAOK to climb to fifth place.
MVP: Excellent game by him Abubakar Kamara who in addition to the first goal of his second term created several problems in the defense of PAS Ioannina. Lots of battles, constant movements on the field and very correct placements in the area by the Moor who did what he had to do.
The whistle: No difficulty in tonight’s game for him Konstantinos Katikoswho was quite sparing in both cards and whistles, while on Aris’ third goal VAR was correctly consulted to remove any doubt.
The starting lineups:
Aris (Tolis Terzis): Siabanis, Embakata, Piersman (74? Mazikou), Brambetz, Fabiano, Doukoure (88? Sgouros), Darida, Palma (88′ Dabo), Mateo Garcia, Camacho (74? Iturbe), Camara (88? Gray)
On the bench are: Cuesta, Iturbe, Dabo, Gray. Enkoulos, Mazikou, Christodoulopoulos,. Sgouros, Panagidis
PAS Ioannina (Thanasis Staikos): Tsintotas, Soria, Bilbao, Mendes, Tzimas (80? Stamatelopoulos), Eramouspe (74? Bordagarai), Rienstra, Radu, Bakadimas, Liassos, Balan
On the counter: Soulis, Leo, Lolis, Fofana, Tsavos, Bortegarai, Tsiris, Kyrkos, Stamatelopoulos
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Source: Sport Fm
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