In a gripping league encounter at the Skiathos Municipality Stadium on 16 February 2025, Seabirds Skiathos faced off against AO Skiathos B, ultimately succumbing to a narrow 3-2 defeat. The match kicked off at 10:30 am, showcasing a fierce rivalry that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the 90 minutes.
Seabirds Skiathos lined up in a 4-2-1-3 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flair. Lampros Kollias took his position in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Theo Tsamtsas on the right, Giorgos Polymerou and Nikos Filippou in central defence, and Giorgos Stolidis on the left. In midfield, Armand Broshka and Anastasios Oikonomou operated as central midfielders, with Endri Avdiaj positioned as the attacking midfielder. Up front, Nikos Zannas and Spiros Korentis flanked striker George Tsiouris, who was expected to lead the line with his physical presence and goal-scoring instincts.
The substitutes for Seabirds Skiathos were not disclosed, but the starting eleven was tasked with executing the game plan effectively from the outset. The match began with both teams probing for weaknesses, and it was Seabirds who made an early defensive statement. In the third minute, Armand Broshka executed a crucial tackle, preventing a potential chance for AO Skiathos B. However, moments later, George Tsiouris had an opportunity to put his team ahead but sent his effort wide.
The defensive efforts continued as Giorgos Stolidis made an interception in the third minute, followed by a block from Giorgos Polymerou in the seventh minute that thwarted another AO Skiathos B attack. Stolidis was again in the thick of the action, making a vital tackle in the eighth minute to maintain the scoreline. However, the pressure was mounting, and in the ninth minute, Nikos Zannas was caught offside, halting a promising move.
As the match progressed, George Tsiouris made a misplaced pass in the tenth minute, which did not lead to any immediate consequences. Yet, just three minutes later, Nikos Zannas's poor concentration proved costly, as it directly contributed to AO Skiathos B taking the lead with a tap-in goal in the 32nd minute. The situation worsened for Seabirds when, just before half-time, AO Skiathos B scored again, this time from close range, extending their lead to 2-0.
In a further twist, an own goal from Seabirds Skiathos in the 42nd minute compounded their woes, leaving them trailing 3-0 at the break. The first half concluded with Seabirds needing a significant turnaround to salvage the match.
The second half began with Seabirds Skiathos looking to claw back into the game. Endri Avdiaj had a chance in the 62nd minute but shot wide. Five minutes later, Giorgos Polymerou tested the AO Skiathos B goalkeeper, but his effort was saved. Nikos Zannas then had another opportunity in the 71st minute, but his shot went wide, reflecting the frustration building within the Seabirds ranks.
Hope emerged in the 73rd minute when an own goal from an AO Skiathos B player, following a long pass from Anastasios Oikonomou, brought Seabirds back into contention at 3-1. Oikonomou continued to influence the game, making a key pass in the 75th minute that created a chance, but Seabirds could not capitalise.
Avdiaj was again in the thick of the action, with attempts in the 76th and 83rd minutes, both of which were either wide or saved, as the Seabirds pushed for a second goal. Nikos Filippou also had a late attempt in the 86th minute, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
Despite a spirited second-half performance, Seabirds Skiathos could not find the equaliser, and the match ended with AO Skiathos B claiming a hard-fought 3-2 victory. The defeat leaves Seabirds with much to ponder as they look to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture.
