The 5th group of the 3rd National Greek Football division – A brief presentation of the participating clubs in the group ( part No2 of 2) – The clubs from Pireus

After the compilation of the 8 groups for the new season starting September 30^th and the fixtures of the games of F.C. PROODEFTIKI that we have posted recently, we will present you briefly the clubs participating in the 5th group of the 3^rd National Greek football League continuing with the participating clubs from Pireus area

The 5th group will consist of 13 teams in total (6 clubs from Pireus football association and 7 clubs from Crete representing the 4 different local football associations of the island) from which the champion will be "promoted" directly to the higher division, from the 2nd till the 7th place ranking teams will "remain" in the category next season, while the others, the least six clubs of the group, will be relegated in the local leagues of their respective associations.

 As concerns the latest information and if approved and adopted by the EPO the Greek National Football association, the restructuring plans for the new Greek leagues, will allow 4 more clubs ending on the 2^nd rank of their respective groups tables will likely be promoted to the higher division, after play –off games to be held right after the end of the season. The final decision is still pending

Let's be informed briefly about the clubs participating in the 5th group of this year's 3rd Greek National Division continuing with the 6 clubs participating from Pireus in this post (part No 2 of 2 related posts) and in an earlier post the 7 teams representing the Cretan local football associations have been presented as well.

FC PROODEFTIKI

Established: 1927

Playing at home: in Nikea Municipal stadium /’’The Cage’’

 The squad consists basically of a roster with many young and upcoming players, which has not yet been completed. As expected experienced players are to be booked.

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ATROMITOS PIREUS

Established: 1926

Playing at home: in Agios Ioannis Rentis Municipal stadium / ‘’S. Melissourgos’’

Atromitos Piraeus resumes in 3^rd National Greek League after a brief absence, aiming to remain in the category this season. The club has booked early several players to complete the roster, while some additions have been made in recent days.

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AMPELAKIAKOS

Established: 1937

Playing at home: in Ampelakia stadium / Salamis island

 Ampelakiakos is appearing for the first time ever in the 3^rd National Greek League and will try in his first historical presence  to make the surprise not to relegate, having acquired some skilled players who can make the difference in the 5^th group of the league.

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KERATSINI

Established: 1926

Playing at home: ’’P. Salpeas’’ stadium / Keratsini

In the years of its presence in the 3^rd National Greek League the club has beaten even the toughest rivals of any group it was playing. Additions were made to the roster, after the withdrawal of some players but without probably covered effectively the gaps that are left.

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ETHNIKOS PIREUS

Established: 1923

Playing at home: in Municipality stadium of Kallithea / Athens

Remains almost with an equally strong squad as past season, with selectively added skilled players. Important though, is the booking of head coach Loukas Karadimos and his staff, who trained past season the club of F.C. PROODEFTIKI and is well known for his job.

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IONIKOS

Established: 1965

Playing at home: in the Municipality stadium of Neapoli / Nikea

The arrival of a new President has resulted changes and excitement with a primary focus on the cooperation with FC Larisa (owned by the presidents family) from which club arrived some players who will strengthen the team. 

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The 5th group of the 3rd National Greek Football division – A brief presentation of the participating clubs in the group ( part No1 of 2– The clubs from Crete island)

After the compilation of the 8 groups for the new season starting September 30^th 2018 and the fixtures of the games of F.C. PROODEFTIKI that we have posted recently, we will present you briefly the clubs participating in the 5th group of the 3^rd National Greek football League, starting with the 7 participating clubs from Crete island.

The 5th group will consist of 13 teams in total (6 clubs from Pireus football association and 7 clubs from Crete representing the 4 different local football associations of the island) from which the champion will be "promoted" directly to the higher division, from the 2nd till the 7th place ranking  teams will "remain" in the category while the others, namely 6 clubs, will be relegated in their local leagues of the respective associations.

As concerns the latest information and if approved and adopted by the EPO the Greek National Football association, the restructuring plans for the new Greek leagues, will allow 4 more clubs ending on the 2^nd rank  of their respective groups tables will likely be promoted to the higher division, after play –off games to be held right after the end of the season. The final decision is still pending. 

Let's be informed briefly about  the clubs  participating in the 5th group of this year's 3rd Greek National Division starting with the 7 clubs participating from Crete in this post (part No 1) and in a following post  mid-week the 6 teams representing the Pireus local football association will be presented as well.

EPISKOPI

Established: 1962

 Playing at home : in the Municipal Stadium "I. Vardinoyannis" – Rethymno

 Returning again to the 3^rd  league, but this year more experienced, with a refreshed squad aiming this season to be promoted to a higher division

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PALAIOCHORA F.C.

Established: 1982

Playing at home : in the Kantanos Municipal Stadium – Chania Prefecture

The previous season with the effective rank of the captured 6th place in the 8th group. The club has not impressed in friendlies so far, while a few days ago the club was defeated by 2-0 in the final of the local Super Cup of Chania by AEEK SYNKA

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AEEK SYNKA

 Established: 2009

Playing at home : in Stadium Mournion – Chania

With a good organization and playing beautiful football returned directly in the 3^rd league after a recent relegation into the local championship of Chania. The club has signed players that strengthened the squad significantly, after last year's undefeated winning the local league and the promotion to the 3^rd National Greek division and can create many problems for opponents.

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ATSALENIOS F.C.

Established: 1951

 Playing at home: in Atsalenioy Stadium – Heraklion

The clubs squad has been strengthened with many players from Greece and abroad with the first impressions to be quite positive after the good results and good performances in friendlies with strong opponents

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GIOUCHTAS

Established: 1957

Playing at home: in Archanes town Stadium – Heraklion Prefecture

With several additions since last year the board of the club insists that they will be the pleasant surprise of the 5^th group. Besides the frantic course of the previous season it is indicated as a rugged team.

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O.F. IERAPETRA

Established: 1970

Playing at home: in Municipal Stadium of Ierapetra  - Lasithi Prefecture

Ierapetra F.C. responded last year extremely well in the League finishing in the 3rd place of the 8th group while they won the Amateur Cup and the best season in its history. With the last reasons as a guide the club is expected this season to be among the very strong  teams in the 5^th group.

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A.E  NEAPOLEOS

Established: 1968

Playing at home: in Municipal Stadium of Neapoli Lasithiou – Lasithi Prefecture

Neapoli has signed some players through transfers mainly from the amateur departments of   famous clubs, but so far figures on friendlies show that the squad is unprepared to participate in this division. In the first appearance in the 3^rd division, celebrating 50 years since its Establishment, the club is a question mark of what it will accomplish.

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The presentation of the remaining 6 clubs from Pireus local football association, will be posted in a few days