In the midst of the light steady rain
last Sunday night the Reds were matched up in the League
Semi-Finals against Russian side Zakusachnaya. The talented
Russian team struck first on the 29' after a miscommunication
on a back pass to goalkeeper Valencia, the ball was intercepted
and found the back of the net on near perfect shot. Salamina
answered on the 39' with rocket volley from Michaels just
outside the top of the box.
The Reds went ahead 2-1 early in the second
half with a clever tip in from old reliable Rony Goncalves
after a cross from ageless........Costea Decu! Yes our
old friend at the age of 38 was present to reenforce the
Salamina line-up. Zakusachnaya poured on the pressure for
the equalizer that finally came on the 72' after a rebound
from a save and then a solid return shot to the middle
of the net.
Salamina found the road to glory two minutes from time after a good
exchange from the left side between Guillermo and Nikola Dokic. Nikola
found Michaels onside with a clever through pass as the British forward
with a blast lifted the Reds to a 3-2 win and thus the ticket to the
League Final.
In the other Semi-Final Chernomorets was
upset by ZHL Group Brighton Beach 2-1 in a very well played
game.
LINE-UP: Valencia, Vincent (Edwin 76'), Jerrad, (G.Sapountzis 75'),
Arbalaez, Antoniades,Dokic, Duke,(Michaels 23'), Theodore, Victor,
Decu,(McEachnie), Goncalves.
Salamina will face ZHL GROUP BRIGHTON BEACH this coming Sunday, June
28th at Aviator Sports Complex. Kick-off is set at 8 P.M. (EXIT 11
S OFF BELT PARKWAY)
We urge all of our fans to be there to support NY Salamina to yet another
quest for a Championship Title!