Seabirds Skiathos First Goal In Club History

The Skiathos Municipality Stadium played host to an exhilarating encounter on 12 October 2024, as Seabirds Skiathos faced off against Pyrasos B in a league home match that ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw. The match kicked off at 12:00 pm, with both teams showcasing their skills in front of a modest crowd of 200 spectators.

Seabirds Skiathos adopted a 4-1-4-1 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking transitions. Epameinondas Afentoulis took his place between the sticks, shielded by a back four consisting of Stellios Dule on the right, Giorgos Tsiouris and Armand Broshka in central defence, and Ioannis Vogiatzis on the left. Sarantos Kioulafas operated as the lone central midfielder, tasked with linking the defence and attack. Ahead of him, the attacking midfield trio comprised Giorgos Athanasiou on the right, Anastasios Oikonomou in the central role, and Theo Tsamtsas on the left, while Endri Avdiaj led the line as the striker.

The match began with an explosive start, as Anastasios Oikonomou converted a penalty just two minutes in, sending the Seabirds into an early lead. The home side's joy was short-lived, however, as Pyrasos B equalised in the 19th minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse to level the score.

As the first half progressed, Seabirds Skiathos regained their composure and took the lead once more in the 29th minute. Giorgos Tsiouris rose highest to meet a corner delivered by Ioannis Vogiatzis, directing a powerful header past the Pyrasos goalkeeper from close range, restoring the home side's advantage.

However, the first half concluded with another twist, as Pyrasos B were awarded a penalty in the 40th minute. The visitors converted the spot-kick, ensuring the teams went into the break level at 2-2.

The second half saw both teams battle fiercely for supremacy, but the match became increasingly physical. In the 73rd minute, Theo Tsamtsas received a yellow card for a bad tackle, a decision that highlighted the growing tension on the pitch. Just ten minutes later, Giorgos Athanasiou followed suit, earning a yellow card for persistent infringements as the match reached its climax.

Despite several attempts from both sides to find a winner, the score remained unchanged, and the match ended in a hard-fought 2-2 draw. The referee's performance, rated poorly, added to the frustrations felt by players and fans alike, but both teams can take positives from a match that showcased their attacking prowess and resilience.