An away win for PAOK B [pictures]
PAOK B notched up their second consecutive victory in the Betsson Super League 2 championship on Sunday, prevailing 2-1 against Apollon Pontos at the Polykastro stadium in Kilkis, thanks to two brilliant goals scored by by Vladimir Bradonjić.
In a balanced first half, PAOK mainly sought to score via counter-attacks, as Apollonas seemed to be the side in control, even threatening twice with Talichmanidis making good saves. In one of their counterattacks, however, the Double-headed Eagle found a way to get themselves in front. In the 37th minute, Bradonjić broke clear down the left, skipping past three opponents before applying a side-footed finish to make it 1-0.
PAOK B, who were more mobile and visibly boosted in the second half, threatened immediately. In the 47th minute, Tsopouroglou rattled the crossbar and shortly after, in the 55th minute, Meletidis passed to Panidis, who in turn then found Bradonjić, who then beat home goalkeeper Pitkas to make it 2-0.
The home side then came back into things, and after a long period of sustained pressure in and around Talichmanidis’ penalty area in the 87th minute, Apollonas reduced the deficit via Kalogeris. Despite that strike, PAOK B held firm to win the game and reach seven points, wit hthe team already preparing for the upcoming game with Anagennisi Karditsa.
Team lineups:
PAOK: Talichmanidis, Kitsakis, Tsopouroglou, Michailidis (63′ Giaxis), Morikeli, Darelas, Grosdis (63′ Ninua), Bradonjić (72′ Tzimas), Spyrakos (46′ Smyrlis), Chatzistravos (46′ Meletidis), Panidis.
Apollon Pontou: Pitkas, Pathi, Moumin, Fragos (62′ Sampanidis), Kalaitzidis (46′ Lampiris), Aboudou, Kostikas, Kalogeris, Amarantidis (76′ lt. Dalianopoulos), Esalo (39′ Aravidis), Esouma.
