Atromitos recovered in the second half and won 2-1 against Levadeaikos for the 12th day of the Stoiximan Super League, moving up to 7th place. Zini opened the scoring in the 5th minute, with Carlitos (54′) and Van Wert (88′) turning the game around.
Atromitos were nervous, but with a flurry in the second half, it prevailed 2-1 against Levadeaikos for the 12th match of the Stoiximan Super League. This is how he celebrated his second victory in a row, after the double in Serres and he climbed to 7th place, which leads to the second playoffs.
November 25, 2024 7:58 pm
The visitors were better in the first half and only took the lead in the 5th minute thanks to Zini’s header. Pablo Garcia rectified the situation at half time and Peristeriotes equalized with Carlitos in the 54th minute.
The Boeotians looked to be in control of the game and the home team only managed one goal after the equaliser. But in the 88th minute they turned the tables with Van Wert’s spot kick, after Athanasios’ assist.
In the 13th matchday of the Stoiximan Super League, Panathinaikos hosts Atromitos at OAKA (1/12, 20:30), while Levadeiakos welcomes Panaitolikos (30/11, 19:30).
The game
The game started perfectly for Levadeiakos, who took the lead in the 5th minute of the game. Osbolt stole the ball from Houtesiotis, who made a serious mistake. The Boeotians crossed the ball to the right, where Tsapras headed into the area, with Zini leading it 1-0.
The Boeotians were in total control in the first half and were more threatening than the Peristeriotes, who had great difficulty reaching the visitors’ area. In the 18th minute, Zini saw movement Cough on the left side of the area. He immediately executed, with Houtesiotis driving away for a corner.
Atromitos’ best minute of the first half was recorded in the 31st minute, with Carlitos shooting hard from outside the area, saving Groff and clearing Tsapra. In the 40th minute, Levadeiakos threatened with a nice move and Kostis dribbled a pass, but Houtesiotis blocked it.
Pablo García was looking to rectify the situation at half-time, facing Athanasiou, Warda and Ender. In fact, Peristeriotes became more dangerous and equalized in the 54th minute. Warda with a beautiful move, without looking, found Carlitos on the left side of the area and met Groff’s right place for 1-1.
However, the visitors quickly equalized and became threatening. In the 57th minute, Zini tested the reflexes of Houtesiotis. The 22-year-old prospect had another good moment in the 71st minute, when he won the ball hard from Ender, shot, missing the target.
The Boeotians had goals in the last minutes, but they did not feel the… hot breath of Atromitos, who had only one final game after the equalizer with Jubitana in the 73′. However, the hosts found a way to get such an important win.
In the 88th minute, Warda opened the ball nicely for Athanasios on the right. The Egyptian midfielder fed Van Wert, who headed home from close range to make it 2-1, which remained until the final.
- SELF: Houtesiotis, Kini, Brosson, Stavropoulos, Mundes (46′ Ender), Ouedraogo, Tsingaras (46′ Ward), Baku, Mihorl (46′ Athanasiou), Jubitana (74′ Karamanis), Carlitos (77′ Van Wert)
- LEVADEIAKOS: Groff, Liagas, Katris, Vichos, Tsapras, Kostis (77′ Mechia), Tsokai, Symelidis (85′ Pedroso), Moreira, Zini (86′ Romo), Ozbolt (68′ Gianniotas)
What were the key tactical adjustments made by Atromitos’ manager during the halftime break?
Interview between Time.news Editor and Football Expert
Editor: Welcome to Time.news! Today, we have a special guest, renowned football analyst Alex Thompson, here to discuss the exciting match from the Stoiximan Super League where Atromitos triumphed over Levadeaikos. Alex, thanks for joining us.
Alex: Thanks for having me! It was quite a match, wasn’t it?
Editor: Absolutely! Atromitos came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory after a challenging first half. What were your impressions of the first half performance?
Alex: Levadeaikos were definitely the better team at that point. They opened the scoring early with Zini’s impressive header in the 5th minute, capitalizing on a mistake from Houtesiotis. They seemed to control the game and created more chances, which put Atromitos on the back foot.
Editor: It was a shaky start for Atromitos. What do you think they needed to change at halftime to turn the game around?
Alex: Well, Pablo Garcia, the Atromitos manager, was smart to make tactical adjustments at halftime. He needed to energize the team and get them to press more effectively. His substitutions—bringing on impactful players like Carlitos—proved crucial in turning the flow of the game.
Editor: And Carlitos certainly made an impact, equalizing in the 54th minute. What did you think of his performance?
Alex: Carlitos was a game-changer. His goal was a product of great awareness and positioning. After struggling in the first half, he was instrumental in lifting the team’s morale and pushing forward, helping them regain control and confidence.
Editor: The match saw a dramatic finish with Van Wert clinching the victory in the 88th minute. How significant is that for a team’s momentum?
Alex: It’s incredibly significant. Scoring such a late goal shows resilience and determination. It can have a profound psychological impact on the team and its supporters. Atromitos now moves up to 7th place, putting them in a better position for the playoffs, which can fuel further success in upcoming matches.
Editor: Speaking of upcoming matches, Atromitos is set to face Panathinaikos next. What should they focus on as they prepare for that challenge?
Alex: They’ll need to maintain the momentum from this win while also tightening their defense. Panathinaikos is a formidable opponent, and if Atromitos can build on their second-half performance, they could definitely make a strong showing. They need to balance their attacking strategies while being aware of Panathinaikos’s strengths.
Editor: It sounds like an exciting match ahead! Thanks for your insights, Alex. It’s always enlightening to hear your perspective on the game.
Alex: My pleasure! Thanks for having me, and I look forward to discussing more football with you soon.
Editor: And thank you to our viewers for tuning in to this engaging discussion. Stay tuned for more updates on the Stoiximan Super League!