Veria - Anagennisi Karditsas

Greece - Super League 2, Group A, Round 28

In a crucial match for their standing in the championship, Veria failed to secure the much-needed three points and ended up with a goalless draw against Apollon Pontos, further complicating their position in the standings. Despite being the better team, Veria couldn't convert their opportunities into goals. They had a significant chance in the 20th minute with Baidou and threatened again three minutes later with Eleftheriadis. The only time Venetikidis, the Apollon Pontos goalkeeper, had to intervene was in the 39th minute. In the second half, Veria pushed hard and came close to scoring the winning goal on two occasions, with Baidu (55') and Buoli (75', hitting the crossbar). However, their efforts fell short, and they were left with a frustrating goalless draw. Sitting just one point below the safety zone, Veria now faces a crucial match against Anagennisi Karditsa, followed by two derbies against Diagoras Rodos away and Heraklis Larisas at home. With coach Nikos Karydas leading the team, Veria heads into these final matches with a tarnished reputation for a prolonged period.

Competition news: Veria will have to deal with several significant absences as Nikos Karydas prepares his lineup. Kollaras and Boukouvalas are serving suspensions due to yellow cards, while Katsoukis and Ze Esono are facing injury problems. Fasidis remains out with a long-term injury.

Veria will be playing one of their last cards to avoid relegation, and victory is crucial. However, their performance in recent times has not instilled confidence. On the other hand, Anagennisi Karditsa showed resilience against Makedonikos and displayed a strong determination. Nevertheless, in matches of this nature towards the end of the season, motivation becomes a decisive factor.