New Salamis (Cyprus) 0 New Salamis (London) 2
It’s has almost become a traditional football match now for the two brother teams to play each other on a regular basis.
New Salamis (London) team the all England champions after winning the FA Sunday Cup last season and KOPA league champions were playing the Cyprus first division team the in form New Salamis at the Ammochostos stadium in front of several hundred people.
The crowd included a lot of familiar faces from London that now live in Cyprus.
After the traditional handshake parade pennants were exchanged by the two clubs.
The game started with some very impressive total football from the Cyprus club but they did not exploit their advantage whilst the London side took its time to settle. But once they did Harrison Georgiou was there to pop the ball into the back of the net from just inside the box going into the break 1-0.
The London New Salamis team began to start running the show
Their technique was excellent and we’re pushing for a second goal with both centre halves
Kirby and Xiouris an aerial threat in their attacks.
But at the same time the Cyprus team were dangerous and threatening on the counter attacks.
A couple of outstanding saves from the New Salamis (Cyprus) goalkeeper kept them at bay and it was left to almost the last kick of the game for New Salamis to score their second goal with Dean Fenton.
A brilliant game that was played in good spirit.
After the match there was a welcoming party for the London boys where they were also presented with gifts.
A presentation was made by the Chairman of New Salamis (London) Michalakis Michael to
the Chairman of New Salamis (Cyprus) Paris Andreou who thanked and welcomed the guests.
The match was also televised by RIK TV and shown on Cyprus national TV.