SL–R13: AO Xanthi - PAOK (02 Dec 17, 17:15 EET)

[Blackhawk]

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MATCHUP:          AO Xanthi - P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki
COMPETITION:   Superleague – Round 13
DATE:                    02-December-2017
TIME:                    17:15 EET  (15:15 GMT, 09:15 CST, 02:15 AEDT next day)
CITY/STADIUM:  Xanthi – Skoda Xanthi Arena (Capacity: 7,244)
REFEREES:           Emmanouil Skoulas (Thessalia) - Iordanis Aptosoglou (Athens), Reinhart Bouxbaum (Anatoliki Attiki)
TELEVISION:       Novasport 2 (Greece, Cyprus), Sport Plus (USA/Canada/Australia)

AO Xanthi – PAOK FC History:

Superleague

2016-2017:  0:0 - Attendance: 1,959
2015-2016:  1:1 (Mystakidis) - Attendance: 1,952
2014-2015:  4:2 (Athanasiadis, Mak) - Attendance: 4,068
2013-2014:  1:2 (Katsouranis, Lino) - Attendance: 2,525
2012-2013:  0:3 (Athanasiadis (p), Robert, Lazar) - Attendance: 2,330
2011-2012:  0:0 - Attendance: 1,849
2010-2011:  1:0 - Attendance: 3,322
2009-2010:  0:3 (Vieirinha 2, Ivic) - Attendance: 1,457
2008-2009:  1:2 (Ivic 2) - Attendance: 2,546
2007-2008:  1:0 - Attendance: 2,139
2006-2007:  1:0 - Attendance: 3,860
2005-2006:  1:0 - Attendance: 6,410

Alpha Ethniki (Professional)

2004-2005:  0:2 (Maladenis, Salpiggidis) - Attendance: 3,335
2003-2004:  0:0 - Attendance: 7,052
2002-2003:  1:1 (Georgiadis) - Attendance: 7,421
2001-2002:  1:0 - Attendance: 2,795
2000-2001:  0:2 (Okkas, Frousos) - Attendance: 3,666
1999-2000:  1:2 (Nalitzis, Georgiadis) - Attendance: ?
1998-1999:  0:1 (Vryzas) - Attendance: (2,500 PAOK fans)
1997-1998:  2:2 (Kovac, Frantzeskos) - Attendance: ?
1996-1997:  1:1 (Frantzeskos) - Attendance: ?
1995-1996:  2:2 (Giokoudis, Lagonidis) - Attendance: ?
1994-1995:  3:0 - Attendance: ?
1993-1994:  5:2 (Luhovy, Havos) - Attendance: ?
1992-1993:  2:3 (Toursounidis 2, Alexiou) - Attendance: ?
1991-1992:  2:1 (Skartados) - Attendance: ?
1990-1991:  1:2 (Magdi, Anastasiadis) - Attendance: ?
1989-1990:  0:2 (Magdi, Borbokis)  - Attendance: ?

GAMES:  28    WINS:  11    TIES:  8    LOSSES:  9

 

[pash]

Campos might be doubtful for this match, as he has a minor injury. Fortunately, his position is the one where we have tons of depth. Would love to see Limnios get a start there.

[paokarag4]

Campos has been in good form, i think he'll be missed. 

No need to say this is a must win, the only thing that makes me think we might have a chance to break this winless run away from home is Lucescu's knowledge of his former team and players. 

[Bananas]

2 hours ago, paokarag4 said:

No need to say this is a must win, the only thing that makes me think we might have a chance to break this winless run away from home is Lucescu's knowledge of his former team and players. 

Also, we have a bit less of a complex if we aren't in Athens.  Eimaste komblexiki.

[pash]

Some more bad news - Leovac is out of the team due to...the pressure? Unlikely we'll see him again. Prijovic also will not be traveling due to injury.

-edit- forgot to put the list up:

Ρέι, Πασχαλάκης, Μάτος, Δεληγιαννίδης, Μαλεζάς, Κρέσπο, Βαρέλα, Μαουρίσιο, Σάκχοφ, Κάνιας, Τσίμιροτ, Πέλκας, Μπίσεσβαρ, Λημνιός, Βιεϊρίνια, Ελ Καντουρί, Μακ, Κουλούρης

Edited December 1, 2017 by pash

[Dutch Eagle]

Not known what injury yet. Big loss for us in this difficult match.

[italosPAOK4]

mpeite mesa paikste mpala kai parte th nikh kai tous 3 ba8mous

[pash]

Looks like it's a sprained ankle. Hopefully we see him vs PAO

[Blackhawk]

Players missing tomorrow are Prijovic, Zambrano, Campos, and Leovac (bye bye).

Apparently Lucescu is thinking of fielding this lineup:

----------------- Paschalakis ----------------
Matos - Varela - Crespo - Vierinha
----------- Cimirot ------- Canas -----------
Limnios ----- El Kaddouri ---- Pelkas
----------------  Koulouris --------------------

[pash]

Looks like you're right with the lineup

 

 

[teke817]

Why am I reading that Zambrano has fallen out of favor as well? I’ve had no complaints with his game ... Leo news surprises me too ... he’s been a solid pro during his time here, and now what, he lost heart? It’s bizarre..

[pash]

Who knows. Personally, I didn't think we'd buy him at the end of the season anyway. Way too expensive a player.

Trying to find a stream now, no dice so far

-edit- http://firstrowsportes.net/soccer/xanthi-fc-paok-krk57a149?l=1276358273

Edited December 2, 2017 by pash

[pash]

El Kaddouri hurt, Mak coming on. Pelkas likely to move central.

[pash]

Wonderful pace on our side so far. Entertaining game. Koulouris, Pelkas, Limnios, Vieirinha all looking good. Now for us to go down 1-0.

[pash]

Own goal, 0-1

Lots of people hugging Lucescu

[pash]

Goal Mak! Two attempts to get that one in, but well done on him!

[pash]

Goal Crespo! 0-3

[italosPAOK4]

ante epitelous PAOKARAAAAAAAAAA !!!!

[pash]

Vieirinha is hurt and is being carted off the field, Malezas coming on. So we'll see either a 3-5-2, or Crespo as a fullback (ugh)

[pash]

Mauricio looks like he'll be the last sub

[Blackhawk]

3:0. Good win!

[pash]

The team looked very good today. Passing game was on point...defensively solid. Pashalakis had issues actually holding onto the ball, but at least his deflections were done with enough strength to clear the ball.

Mak and Limnios (who is looking more and more like Rodrigues) were excellent on the counter. Pelkas looked better in the middle than he has in ages. Props to Vieirinha as well.

[Dutch Eagle]