AEL and Anorthosis drew 0-0 in the derby of the first match of the Cyta championship. The game was divided with the two teams mainly losing their chances in the second half.
However, the two clubs showed that they need enough work to reach the desired level, which was quite expected if we take into account the time period in which we are.
The profile of the match:
The first 20 minutes of the match at the Tsirio stadium started at a slow pace, with many fouls and strong markings dominating.
George Nikolaou handed out four cards during this period, three for the hosts and one for the guests.
In the 20th Anorthosis, he missed the biggest opportunity of the first half after a strong shot by Douris from outside the area, which Vozinia drove to a corner.
The team of Famagusta held the ball but did not miss a great opportunity for goals, with the club of Limassol not completing a single final effort until halftime.
In the second half, both teams showed a greater disposition to achieve the goal that would give them the victory. Timur Ketspaia's team lost a very good opportunity with Rayos' direct shot at 53., Which was impressively repulsed by Vozinia.
AEL responded with its own great opportunity with Teixeira catching the head at 71 ωστόσο, however finding Loria ready.
The club of Famagusta lost a great phase in the 80., When Rayos failed to beat the goalkeeper of the blue and yellow team of Limassol, in the four-on-four after an excellent assist by Kaltsas. On the other hand, Abraham could not beat Loria after his head went a little out at 85 ′.
The identity of the race:
AEL (Dusan Kerkez): Vozinia, Kyriakou, Junior, Gondal (46 ′ Wheeler), A. Teixeira, Abraham, Gastaniaga, Adamovic, Aganovic (46 ′ Carlos), Gazarian, Torres (63))
Anorthosis (Timur Ketspaia): Loria, Artymatas, Sildenfeld, Vrgots, Galitsios, Dausville, Vasilakakis (73 ′ Manthatis), Englezou, Rayos, Okriasvili (63 ′ Kaltsak), Douan
Yellow cards: Aganovic, Adamovic, Gondal, Wheeler / Douris
Source: omada