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AEK took a decisive step to qualify for the Cup quarter-finals, which, while not meeting high performance standards, beat fighter Apollon 2-0 at OAKA.
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The Union scored a goal at the start of the match with Damian Simanski (7 ‘) and shortly before the end with Livai García (88’) and achieved an important victory, the fifth in a row with Manolo Jiménez in the technical leadership.
Now AEK clearly has the “advantage” heading into the rematch that will take place in Rizoupoli on February 2, 3 or 4. On the positive side for the “yellow-blacks”, the good presence of Vedant Radonia, who took the opportunity provided by Himeneth and showed good writing samples.
RANDONIA DEBUT AND RETURN WITH GOAL FOR SIMANSKI
Manolo Jiménez decided to give the Bosnian back the opportunity to develop his talent, while Damian Simanski returned to the starting eleven, who had to play as a key player since December 21 and 2-2 with Volos. In fact, the Polish midfielder immediately justified it, after only in the 7th minute he gave the advantage to his team with a closed place, after a beautiful center by Muammer Tankovic and a shot with the head of Elder López at the height of the small area.
Three minutes later, Apollon could have brought the game to a draw, but Panagiotis Tsintotas, who came back from under the posts, impressively blocked Anthony Fation’s projection. Of course, in the repetition it seemed that the Albanian midfielder was in an offside position when he made the projection, but if the ball ended up in the net the goal counted, since there is no VAR in the specific phase of the Cup.
CLOSE TO 2-0 AND ACTIVE TANKOVIC
The Union “responded” immediately and reached a “break” from 2-0 in the 15th minute, but Nelson Oliveira failed to transform the wonderful vertical of the active Tankovic into a goal, with Konstantinos Kotsaris saying “no” in the fourth a tet with The Portuguese.
After a forceful first 15 minutes, AEK clearly took the reins of the game and with Tankovic in front, they looked for a second goal. However, both the Swede’s cross shot in the 33rd minute and López’s two minutes earlier passed the Kotsaris home. At the same time, Apollo could not easily reach the Tsintotas frames, as a result of which he threatened mainly through established phases. However, Lisgaras ‘header in the 34th minute and Karagounis’ direct free kick in the 41st minute did not worry the Union goalkeeper.
NOT THREATENED, NOT THREATENED
In the second part, Apollo came in stronger and wanted to create a problem in the Union. With Thomas Bedinelli very active, the “Light Brigade” sought a draw, but to no avail. On the other hand, Jiménez, seeing that his team is not threatening, decided to “refresh” his attack. The Spanish manager traded Livagia and Macheira instead of Tankovic and Albani, essentially swapping their wingers.
Despite the changes, Unión did not increase the intensity and pace, while the same happened after the entry of Mandalo and Livai García, who played in the upper part of the attack instead of Oliveira. On the other hand, Apolo tried to make the best of the game, but could not look dangerous in front of Tsintotas’ house. It is characteristic that the only phase of the Paraschos team was a long free kick from Tsambouris that came out high.
GARCIA CHANGED THE IMAGE
Of course, AEK presented a similar image, but Livai García was lucky to improve his image in the last 15 minutes of the match. The Trinidad and Tobago winger gave Sakhof a great ball in the 79th minute, but the Ukrainian missed from an advantageous position, while nine minutes later he scored the second goal for his team, “closing out” the victory and largely qualifying. Cup quarterfinals.
THE MATCH OF THE MATCH:
Stadium: OAKA, Spyros Louis
AEK (Manolo Jiménez): Tsintotas, Radonia, Svarnas, Latchi, Lopes, Simanski (85 ‘Simoes), Galanopoulos (65’ Mandalos), Sakhof, Tankovic (55 ‘Livagia), Albanis (55’ Macheiras), Oliveira. (65 ‘Garcia).
APOLO (George Paraschos): Kotsaris, Tsambouris, Lisgaras, Vitlis (64 ‘Tsiloulis), Hochoumis, Kalisir, Fation (46’ Slivla), Kitoko (64 ‘Lagos), Karagounis (64’ Mounie), Bentineli (78 ‘Kragiopoulos), Varkas.
Objective: 7 ‘ Simansky, 88 ‘ Garcia
Yellow cards: 54 ‘ Λάτσι / 29 ‘ Kitoko, 35 ‘ Kalisir, 60 ‘ Vitlis
Red: –
Referee: Tsakalidis (Halkidiki)
Assistants: Aptosoglou (Athens), Kolliakos (Athens)
Fourth: Gamaris (Athens)
Photo credits: Eurokinissi
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