In a real derby in Nice, Ionikos prevailed 2-1 over Atromitos and took a big step to stay, escaping to +7 from Peristeriotes – who of course have one match less.
It is noted that the Nicaeans thus securing the advantage in a possible tie with the “star”, as they have two victories against him this year.
In the mind of the coach
With 4-2-3-1 downloaded his team o Dimitris Spanos, who chose Houtesiotis at home and Fly, Czigrinski, Sanchez and Valeriano in defense. Dalsio and Kanias were on the axis, with Lennis on the left and Cabral on the right of Aosman, behind Mantzis.
A corresponding formation was chosen by o Chris Coleman, with Gianniotis under the beams and Kivrakidis, Strougi, Galvao and Casteliano in defense. Salomon and Harisis played on the axis, with Rotariou, Denic and Bedinelli a trio behind Koulouris.
The match
The hosts had the ball on their feet for more time from the beginning, with the Peristeriotes having the first shots with Koulouris (4 ‘and 28’). Ionikos had a good moment with a misplaced header by Mantzis in 19 ‘, with Kanias finally opening the score with an amazing long shot in the 32nd minute.
Chris Coleman’s team not only did not manage to react, but conceded a second goal in 39 ‘. After a foul from the left, the defense of the guests … fell asleep Lennis had two chances to score. The first time he was defeated by Gianniotis, however the second time he sent the ball into the net, doubling his team’s goals.
In the second half, the visitors came in much stronger and managed to threaten Rotariou (47 ‘) and Harisis (50’) early, before reaching the coveted goal. in 62 ‘, thanks to a very nice shot by Salomon after a bad chase by the defense of Ionikos.
An incredible operation Χουτεσιώτη in an attempt by Koulouris two minutes later kept the score at 2-1, with the efforts of Bedinelli (65 ‘) and Hatziisaia (67’) going out.
Ionikos appeared again with a shot by Lenis that was stopped by Gianniotis in 68 ‘, with the pace remaining high until the end but not having many phases until the delays.
Then, in 90 + 3 ‘, Atromitos won a foul outside the area, with Nabi sending the ball to the wall and then to the horizontal bar of the Ionian …
MVP: All the money for the hosts o Jose Kanias, who gave many battles, and paved the way for victory with a really amazing goal in the first half.
The … whistle: He did not have a difficult phase to manage Nikola Dabanovic, which in general avoided whistling often, thus allowing a nice match.
The eleven of the two teams
Ionian (D. Spanos): Houtesiotis, Valerianos, Tsigrinski, Sanchez, Fly, Kanias, Dalsio, Lenis (88 ‘Vafeas), Cabral (86’ Pogosian), Aosman (76 ‘Kiakos) Mantzis (76’ Manalis).
On the bench: Rokou, Tsirigotis, Matsoukas, Platellas.
Fearless (K. Coleman): Gianniotis, Casteliano, Galvao, Kivrakidis, Strougis (46 ‘Chatziisaias), Salomon, Harisis (85’ Erlingmark), Rotariou, Bedinelli (76 ‘Daviotis), Denic (46’ Nabi), Koulouris.
On the bench: Mandas, Vasilantonopoulos, Mavrommatis, Tzavidas, Tzovaras.
Referee: Dabanovic
Assistants: Todorovic, Dukic
4th: Perrakis
WHERE: Miguel
Source: Sport-fm
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