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Team Greece’s brave semi-final run ends in penalties

The game finishing 2–2 at full time but unfortunately Team Greece failed to qualify for the final after losing the penalty shootout 4–3

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Team Greece fought valiantly in its All Nations Cup semi-final against South Sudan, finishing 2–2 at full time but unfortunately failing to qualify for the final after losing the penalty shootout 4–3.

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Trailing 2–0 at halftime, Team Greece looked in trouble after a dominant first-half display by South Sudan. Coach George Katsakis addressed the boys at the break, and they came out a completely different side. They dominated the second half and controlled the play, creating numerous opportunities to score. It wasn’t until the 75th minute that Nathan Stamatelos found the net to give Greece a glimmer of hope.
Team Greece kept pressing and was awarded a penalty in the 89th minute, which was unfortunately missed. With seconds remaining, and virtually the last play of the game, Greece was awarded a foul just outside the box. Trent Skapetis stepped up and scored to level the match at 2–2. The referee blew for full time, and the teams proceeded to penalties, resulting in a win for South Sudan.

Greek Community Board Member Michael Karamitos had this to say following the game:
“What an amazing spectacle we have just witnessed. After trailing 2–0 at halftime, our boys dug deep in the second half and gave themselves every opportunity to win the match. We at the Community are so proud of their efforts, and also a very big thank you to our coaches George Katsakis and Kon Tangalakis in leading our team.”

Greek Community President Bill Papastergiadis also commented following the semi-final:
“Our team played for the jumper today, and as President of our Community, I’m so proud of what they have accomplished over the last five weeks. Unfortunately, the result didn’t go our way today; however, we are so proud of Team Greece, and I wish South Sudan and Cyprus all the best for the final next weekend. A very big thank you also to Knox City FC for hosting the tournament, and we look forward to coming back next year to compete once again.”

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