Division Two Cup in memory of Michael Tzouvanni
Semi Finals
It was unusual to watch two matches at the same time at Southbury Leisure Centre on Sunday morning. I was flipping from one pitch to another as the two Division Two Cup Semi Finals in memory of Michael Tzouvanni took place. And what games they were – real cup fever matches with lots of goals and end to end action.
The final will now take place at Haringey Borough stadium on Wednesday May the 10th at 7.45. Division Two Cup in memory of Michael Tzouvanni Semi Finals Komi Kebir 5 Maronites 3 Komi Kebir got off to a great start when their first goal was flicked in from a corner by Joe Barnett. Maronites soon equalised with George Sampason tapping into an empty net at the far post. Komi regained the lead just before half time when Andreas Bryant ran on to a Luis Hanna Marks through ball and finished neatly. Maronites equalised again with a Tom Boxer overhead kick. Komi went ahead for the third time again with Andreas Bryant heading home a corner. Andreas Bryant got his hat trick soon after with another Luis Hanna Marks through ball. Maronites made the sure of a tense finish when they scrambled another goal to reduce the score to 4-3 with Tom Boxer. But Andreas Bryant made it four goals and Luis Hanna Marks 5 assists for the game when he rocketed a shot into the roof of the net to make it 5-3 and ensure Komi made it through to their first KOPA final since 1995!
Apoel 6 Achna 3
Apoel the second division champions are looking good as they try to go for a second division double and now only have Komi Kebir standing in their way.
Apoel went smoothly into a 5-0 lead with 6th min Vincent Lwanga 19th min Vincent Lwanga 38th min Demetris Christou 65th min Vincent Lwanga (P) 85th min Alex Violaris but then it seemed to go all wrong and in no time Achna reduced the score 5-3 with their goals coming from Chris Petrou 2 and Jason Sinclair.
Before George Lutayya added a sixth for Apoel in added time.to give Apoel a 6-3 win and a cup final game versus Komi Kebir
KOPA League
Challenge Cup Quarter Final
New Salamis 4 Livadia 2
New Salamis are out to win everything this season , they have already won the champIonship and the LFA Sunday Challenge Cup so they are well on their way.
They took an early lead with Richard Georgiou Livadia soon equalised Andreas Kyprianou but the reds soon increased the scoreline to 4-‘1 to New Salamis the other goals coming from Richard Georgiou, Kyri Portou penalty and Alex. Livadia scored late to make it 4-2 with Ricky Sarno.
Arachne 2 Olympia 2 Olympia won 5-2 AET
A good win for Olympia but Arachne gave them a fright and a good game Arachne led twice the first goal came from Chris Constantinides in the 16th minute Olympia equalised in the 32nd minute with Volkan Altinook. Arachne then regained the lead in the 67th minute with Chris Andrea , David Lairdi equalised in the 70th minute for Olympia.Arachne defender John Holmes was sent off in the 85th minute so they went into extra time with ten men and 2-2.
In extra time Olympia took advantage and scored a further three goals with David Lairdi, Paul Wright and Bambo.