Levadiakos FC vs. Ionikos FC (28.12.2022)

On December 28th, 2022, fans witnessed an intense match between Levadiakos FC and Ionikos FC, marked by fierce competition and a slew of disciplinary actions by the referee. The game ultimately saw Levadiakos emerge victorious with a critical goal, while both teams faced numerous yellow cards, and Ionikos ended the match with ten players following a red card offense.

Levadiakos opened the scoring at the 31-minute mark when K. Doumtsios found the net, putting his team ahead with what would become the decisive normal goal of the match. Just minutes later, tensions began to rise, reflected in Triantafyllos Tsapras of Levadiakos and Nikos Ioannidis of Ionikos both receiving yellow cards at the 34-minute point.

As halftime approached, the situation remained heated with two more yellow cards dished out in stoppage time. Levadiakos' Marios Vichos and Ionikos' duo Aias Aosman and Raman Chibsah were booked just before the whistle, indicating a tightly contested battle between the two teams. Georgios Mygas of Ionikos was also cautioned, receiving a yellow card right on the 45-minute mark.

The second half brought strategic changes to the gameplay. Ionikos made their first substitution immediately after the break, introducing F. Antunes at the 46-minute point. Levadiakos responded with substitutions of their own; D. Konstantinidis entered the field in the 62nd minute, and G. Nikas followed closely in the 63rd minute, as fresh legs looked to solidify their lead.

Ionikos then executed their second substitution at the 70-minute mark with N. Ioannidis coming off, but the situation escalated for the worse three minutes later. Raman Chibsah, who had previously been booked, received his second yellow card of the match, followed immediately by a red card, leaving Ionikos with a numerical disadvantage for the remaining minutes.

Despite being down a man, Ionikos fought hard, but their efforts were not enough to level the scoreline. Levadiakos exercised caution and managed the remainder of the game efficiently. Themistoklis Tzimopoulos of Levadiakos received a yellow card at the 83rd minute, and K. Doumtsios was substituted off at the 90th minute, a tactical decision to run down the clock and secure the win.

The match concluded with Levadiakos taking home the three points thanks to their early goal and stout defense, compounded by Ionikos' reduced squad following Chibsah's expulsion. This encounter will undoubtedly be remembered for its competitive nature and the significant disciplinary actions that shaped the flow of the game.

Lineup Levadiakos FC

Lineup Ionikos FC

Substitutes Levadiakos FC

Substitutes Ionikos FC

Levadiakos FC

Greek football club founded in 1961 by the merger of two smaller teams, Trofonios and Pallevadiaki. Levadiakos F.C. plays in the Levadia Municipal Stadium, built in 1952, which has a capacity of 5,915 spectators, the official team colours are blue and green. The team has been led in the past by Momčilo Vukotić and Giuseppe Sannino, while notable players include Fotis Ioannidis and Vladimir Bajić. The city associated with the club is Livadeia, located about ninety kilometres from Athens.

Ionikos FC

Ionikos FC, also known as Ionikos Football Club, is a professional football team based in Nikaia, a district of Piraeus in Athens, Greece. The club was founded in 1965 and has gone through various periods of success and challenges throughout its history.

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