Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The biggest surprise of round 7 in National League 1 was guest OFI‘s (4-3) road victory over 6th ranked APAS (3-4) 63-60 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of APAS. OFI moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. APAS at the other side keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. OFI is looking forward to face Milonas (#8) in Athens in the next round. APAS will play at home against Esperos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game took place in Athens where first ranked Aigaleo (6-1) edged by one point their biggest opponent Amyntas (5-2) 103-102. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Amyntas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Aigaleo have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record, which they share with DEKA and Sofadon. Amyntas at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Aigaleo will play against Anagenisi (#6) in Karditsas in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Amyntas will play on the road against P.Faliro (#10) in Piraeus and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Thessaloniki between DEKA and Gefyra. First ranked DEKA (6-1) got a very close victory on the road over 4th placed Gefyra (4-3). DEKA managed to escape with a 2-point win 75-73 on Saturday evening. DEKA have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record, which they share with Aigaleo and Sofadon. Gefyra lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. DEKA will meet at home KAOH (#4) in the next round. Gefyra will play against the league’s second-placed L.Xanthis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
P.Faliro was defeated by Dafni in Athens 69-53. Milonas beat Panelefsiniakos at home 94-78. Pagrati lost to Esperos on the opponent’s court 77-89. Anagenisi managed to outperform Argyroupolis in a home game 84-77. Holargos recorded a loss to Aiolos Agyia on the road 75-71. Promitheas defeated Apollon on its own court 73-72. Nea Kifissia was beaten by Panellinios in Athens 80-72. Neo Lixurio lost to Ionios at home 62-80. Ilysiakos unfortunately lost to Sofadon on the opponent’s court 80-96. KAOD recorded a loss to Panserraikos in a home game 56-64. Komotini GAS was defeated by KAOH on the road 92-77. L.Xanthis beat Aias Evosmou on its own court 60-59. Niki Volou won against Filippos Veroias in NIki Volou 91-80. Machites outscored Aretsou at home 92-54. Nea Kifissia recorded a loss to Promitheas on the opponent’s court 65-62.
Dafni – P.Faliro 69-53
There was no surprise in Athens where 9th ranked P.Faliro (2-5) was defeated by third ranked Dafni (5-2) 69-53 on Saturday. Dafni moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser P.Faliro dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Dafni will meet Panelefsiniakos (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. P.Faliro will play against the league’s second-placed Amyntas (#2) and hope to secure a win.
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Milonas – Panelefsiniakos 94-78
No shocking result in a game in Athens where tenth ranked Milonas (3-4) defeated 12th ranked Panelefsiniakos (1-6) 94-78 on Saturday. Milonas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Panelefsiniakos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with six games lost. Milonas will meet higher ranked OFI (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panelefsiniakos will play against Dafni (#3) and hope to win that game.
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APAS – OFI 60-63
The biggest surprise of round 7 in National League 1 was guest OFI‘s (4-3) road victory over 6th ranked APAS (3-4) 63-60 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of APAS. OFI moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. APAS at the other side keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. OFI is looking forward to face Milonas (#8) in Athens in the next round. APAS will play at home against Esperos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
gschID: 1217521
Esperos K. – Pagrati 89-77
Very expected game in Kallithea where 8th ranked Pagrati (2-5) was defeated by fourth ranked Esperos (5-2) 89-77 on Saturday. Esperos have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Pagrati keeps the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Esperos will meet APAS (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pagrati will play against Argyroupolis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
gschID: 1217522
Amyntas – Aigaleo 102-103
Another exciting game took place in Athens where first ranked Aigaleo (6-1) edged by one point their biggest opponent Amyntas (5-2) 103-102. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Amyntas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Aigaleo have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record, which they share with DEKA and Sofadon. Amyntas at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Aigaleo will play against Anagenisi (#6) in Karditsas in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Amyntas will play on the road against P.Faliro (#10) in Piraeus and hopes to get back on the winning track.
gschID: 1217523
Anagenisi K. – Argyroupolis 84-77
There was a surprise result in Karditsas where eleventh ranked Anagenisi (3-4) beat higher ranked Argyroupolis (3-4) 84-77 on Saturday. Anagenisi moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Argyroupolis. Argyroupolis lost fourth consecutive game. Anagenisi will meet league’s leader Aigaleo on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Argyroupolis will play against Pagrati (#11) and hope to secure a win.
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Aiolos Agyia – Holargos 75-71
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Patras where 5th ranked Holargos (3-3) was defeated by sixth ranked Aiolos Agyia (4-3) 75-71 on Saturday. Aiolos Agyia moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Holargos dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Apollon and Ionios. Aiolos Agyia’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Patras to the arena Apollon.
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Promitheas – Apollon 73-72
There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Promitheas (4-3) edged at home 4th placed Apollon Patras (3-3) 73-72 on Saturday. Promitheas moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Apollon Patras dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Holargos and Ionios. Promitheas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Apollon’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Patras Aiolos Agyia.
gschID: 1217646
Panellinios – Nea Kifissia 80-72
There was no surprise in Athens where 11th ranked Nea Kifissia (1-5) was defeated by third ranked Panellinios (4-2) 80-72 on Saturday. Panellinios moved-up to second place, which they share with Ethnikos L. Nea Kifissia lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Neo Lixurio. Panellinios will meet league’s second-placed Ethnikos L. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Nea Kifissia’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Athens to the arena Ilysiakos.
gschID: 1217647
Neo Lixurio – Ionios 62-80
No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Ionios (3-3) defeated on the road 10th ranked Neo Lixurio (1-5) 80-62 on Saturday. Ionios have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Apollon and Holargos. Loser Neo Lixurio keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Nea Kifissia. Ionios will meet at home league’s leader Sofadon in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Neo Lixurio will play against Holargos (#6) and hope to win that game.
gschID: 1217648
Sofadon – Ilysiakos 96-80
Very expected game when 9th ranked Ilysiakos (1-4) was defeated on the road by first ranked Sofadon (6-1) 96-80 on Saturday. Sofadon have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record, which they share with Aigaleo and DEKA. Newly promoted Ilysiakos keeps the ninth position with four games lost. Sofadon will meet Ionios (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ilysiakos’ supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Athens Nea Kifissia.
gschID: 1217649
KAOD – Panserraikos 56-64
Very predictable result in Dramas where fifth ranked Panserraikos (5-2) beat 11th ranked KAOD (2-5) 64-56 on Saturday. Panserraikos moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser KAOD dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Panserraikos will meet at home Filippos Veroias (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. KAOD will play against Komotini GAS in Komotinis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
gschID: 1217761
KAOH – Komotini GAS 92-77
Not a big story in a game in Pefkohori where 9th ranked Komotini GAS (2-5) was defeated by sixth ranked KAOH (5-2) 92-77 on Saturday. KAOH moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Komotini GAS dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. KAOH will meet league’s leader DEKA in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Komotini GAS will play against KAOD (#11) and hope to secure a win.
gschID: 1217762
Gefyra – DEKA 73-75
A very close game took place in Thessaloniki between DEKA and Gefyra. First ranked DEKA (6-1) got a very close victory on the road over 4th placed Gefyra (4-3). DEKA managed to escape with a 2-point win 75-73 on Saturday evening. DEKA have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record, which they share with Aigaleo and Sofadon. Gefyra lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. DEKA will meet at home KAOH (#4) in the next round. Gefyra will play against the league’s second-placed L.Xanthis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
gschID: 1217763
L.Xanthis – Aias Evosmou 60-59
Everything went according to plan when second ranked L.Xanthis (5-2) edged at home 8th ranked Aias Evosmou (2-5) 60-59 on Saturday. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. L.Xanthis maintains second place with 5-2 record behind leader Sofadon, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Aias Evosmou keeps the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. L.Xanthis will meet Gefyra (#6) in the next round. Aias Evosmou will play against Aretsou and hope to secure a win.
gschID: 1217764
Filippos Veroias – Niki Volou 80-91
There was no surprise in Veria where 10th ranked Filippos Veroias (2-5) was defeated by seventh ranked Niki Volou (4-3) 91-80 on Saturday. Niki Volou have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Filippos Veroias dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Niki Volou will meet at home higher ranked Machites (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Filippos Veroias will play against Panserraikos (#5) in Serres and hope to secure a win.
gschID: 1217765
Machites – Aretsou 92-54
No shocking result in a game in Pefkon where third ranked Machites (5-2) smashed bottom-ranked Aretsou (0-7) 92-54 on Saturday. Machites moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Aretsou still closes the standings with seven games lost. Machites will meet Niki Volou (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Aretsou will play against Aias Evosmou (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
gschID: 1217766
Promitheas – Nea Kifissia 65-62
Very expected game when 11th ranked Nea Kifissia (1-5) was edged on the road by seventh ranked Promitheas (4-3) 65-62 on Monday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Promitheas moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Nea Kifissia lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Neo Lixurio. Promitheas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nea Kifissia’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Athens to the arena Ilysiakos.
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