A tough match in Tripoli, as Asteras Tripoli hosts Heraklis (6:00 p.m.) in the game that wraps up Matchday 3 of the Stoiximan Super League.
Both teams remain winless in the league, with the home side looking for their first points, while the Thessaloniki-based team is seeking its first victory after drawing with Volos in the previous round.
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Initially, Asteras saw its case upheld by the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) Appeals Committee following the Superbet Cup match against Levadiakos and took the Boeotians’ place, who have taken the case to the CAS; the final decision on this highly publicized issue involving Moses Davis Kompan remains to be seen.
On the field, the Arcadians lost to Olympiacos (0-1) in their previous match and now face a crucial game in which they will be aiming solely for the “three points.” Antonopoulos has to deal with two significant absences, as the injured Bartolo and Papadopoulos are out.
Here is the Arcadia squad in detail: Kriaras, Hatzimmanuel, Kakadiaris, Chrysopoulos, Brorson, Tereziou, Kotsiras, Mendes, Silva, Laskaris, Bouzoukis, Ender, Tsiko, Kourbelis, Riera, Peres, Makenda, Ketou, Orothko, Kaltsas, Ricardinho, Papakanellos, Kimbioka.
On the other side, Heraklis came close to its first win since returning to the top flight against Volos, as they took the lead with a magnificent goal by Nanos, but everything fell apart after Mir was sent off. This was because Volos, now with a numerical advantage, pressed for the equalizer and found it through González, resulting in the “Old Man” taking one point instead of three.
Walter Mazzarri is suspended after receiving a red card against Volos, and Eugenio Sena will replace him. The 35-year-old Italian is a member of the veteran coach’s staff, who trusts him because he already has considerable experience.
Hercules will be without Mir, who is suspended, as well as Giannoutsos and Panagiotidis, who remain sidelined. The squad includes, for the first time, the new signings: Panamanian winger Yoel Edgar Barsenas and Danish center back Rasmus Lauritzen.
Here is the full Heraklis roster: Athanasiadis, Tsintotas, Karakasidis, Tsakla, Pinia, Vouros, Ross, Lauritzen, Nizet, Soria, Nanou, Muñoz, Radoya, Moreno, Kaiboué, Krainc, Sourlis, Anastasiadis, Ivi López, Barsenas, Kusta, Marques, Kolic.
Possible starting lineups:
Asteras AKTOR (Giorgos Antonopoulos): Hatzimmanuel, Kotsiras, Silva, Laskaris, Mentes, Kourbelis, Eder, Ketou, Peres, Orosco, Ricardinho.
Heraklis (Walter Mazzarri): Athanasiadis, Vouros, Pina, Ross, Nanou, Nize, Muñoz, Kaibouye, Sourlis, Kolic, Kusta.
Referee: Konstantinos Katikos
Assistant Referees: Angelos Kolliakos, Christos Mitrofanis
4th official: Vasileios Fitsas
VAR: Konstantinos Poulikidis
AVAR: Stefanos Koubarakis
*photo source: KYPE
