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!

 

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QUARTER FINALS - June 14th, 2009

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ZAKUSACHNAYA - MANHATTAN KICKERS 3-0

ZHL GROUP - ISSC 4-1

 

SEMI-FINALS June 21st, 2009

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CHERNOMORETS - ZHL GROUP 6 P.M.

ZAKUSACHNAYA - NY SALAMINA 8 P.M.

 

FINAL - SUNDAY JUNE 28th, 2009 - AVIATOR SPORTS COMPLEX 8 P.M.