Proodeftiki - Kalamata

Greece - Souper League 2, Group B, Round 27

Kalamata hosted Kallithea and suffered yet another defeat, this time with a score of 1-0, extending their winless streak to four matches at home. As a result, Ilcho Georgioski is now a thing of the past, and the club's management has already begun planning for the upcoming season. However, there is currently uproar due to the harsh statements made by the Skopje technician about the management, as well as insinuations regarding non-competitive issues. The club has stated its intention to take legal action in response to these remarks. Despite the off-field controversies, Kalamata did not have a poor performance on the pitch. They posed a threat through Markovski (10'), Vasilogiannis (33'), and Karagounis (41'). In the second half, they maintained control of the game, but unfortunately, they fell behind in the 76th minute, and that's where the match ended. The focus has now shifted to the decisions that the major shareholder, Giorgos Prassas, will make regarding his future involvement with the club and the potential for changes in the ownership structure.

In terms of team news, Antonis Mavreas has taken over as the assistant coach until the end of the season. The club's administration has made the decision to bring back Bakayoko and Mavinga, who had been sidelined for non-competitive reasons since mid-January. However, Papatolios, Lupano, and the injured Liporase and Benites will not be available for selection.

Kalamata is determined to secure a victory, but the departure of Apostolos Charalambidis and the decision not to hire a new coach indicate the challenging atmosphere within the team. Nevertheless, in terms of the competition, Kalamata holds the advantage and is eager to bounce back and claim a much-needed victory.