WROCŁAW (Interstat) — PAOK B got a 12th-minute goal from Abasiekeme Ikobong and another goal from Mark Sifneos and beat visiting Kalamaria 2-1 at Stadion Miejski in Wrocław. PAOK B led for most of the match, then absorbed a late push from Kalamaria before securing the result. Kalamaria scored in the 90th minute but could not find an equalizer.

Ikobong opened the scoring in the 12th minute and played the full 90 minutes for PAOK B. Sifneos also played the entire match and was credited with a goal. Their goals gave PAOK B a two-goal cushion before Kalamaria’s late reply. Kalamaria’s goal came in the 90th minute, turning the final moments into a tense finish, but PAOK B held on. PAOK B’s two goals came from Ikobong and Sifneos, the two players listed among the game’s key performers.

The home side controlled the early stages after Ikobong’s goal and protected its advantage through the middle of the match. Kalamaria increased its pressure as the second half wore on and finally broke through in the 90th minute. PAOK B then managed the remaining moments to close out the win at Stadion Miejski. The visitors had to settle for a single goal after pushing numbers forward in the closing minutes. Kalamaria’s late goal came after a period of sustained pressure, but PAOK B’s back line held firm in the final seconds.

PAOK B improved to 1 win, 2 losses and 1 draw in this competition. The club is now 4 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw across all competitions. Kalamaria moved to 3 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws in this competition. Kalamaria also stands at 3 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws across all competitions. The result left PAOK B with its first win in this competition this season and kept Kalamaria on three wins in the competition. PAOK B’s competition record now stands at one win, two losses and one draw after four matches, while Kalamaria’s competition record stands at three wins, three losses and two draws after eight matches.

Kalamaria had faced PAOK B earlier in the season and played to a scoreless draw in that meeting. This time, Kalamaria fell behind early and had to chase the game. PAOK B’s lead held until the final minute, when Kalamaria finally scored. The visitors pressed for a second goal, but PAOK B kept its advantage. The match was played with PAOK B as the home team and Kalamaria as the visiting team. PAOK B’s defense protected the lead for most of the second half, and Kalamaria’s goal in the 90th minute was the last scoring play of the match.

PAOK B’s win gave the home side its first victory in this competition this season. Kalamaria remained on three wins in the competition and in all competitions. PAOK B is next scheduled to visit OFI in Super League 1 play. Kalamaria is set to host Niki in Super League 2 play. Both teams will return to league action after the result.

Kalamaria’s upcoming Super League 2 schedule includes matches against Niki, Marko, Panserraikos, Kallithea, Olympiakos, Panthrakikos, Nestos, Larisa, Ellas Syrou and Panionios. PAOK B’s upcoming Super League 1 schedule includes OFI, Tripolis, Olympiakos SFP, AE Kifisias, AEK, Volos, Panathinaikos, Tripolis, AS Aris Thessalonikis and Olympiakos SFP.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of PAOK B 1, Kalamaria 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected PAOK B with an 85 percent probability to win. PAOK B had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total score of 3 went under the over/under line of 2.5.