Makhites Peiramatiko defeats Sofades 92-91 in Elite League thriller

Makhites Peiramatiko secured their first victory of the Elite League season with a dramatic 92-91 win against Sofades Vikos Cola. The match was a high-stakes thriller that saw significant momentum shifts throughout the game.

Makhites Peiramatiko started strongly, establishing a 14-point lead (3-17) early in the first period behind the shooting of Kalliakouda. However, Sofades fought back, led by Harris and Harper, to keep the game competitive. Despite the efforts of players like Spyrou, Banks, and Moutafis to stabilize the team, the score remained close through the second and third quarters.

The game reached its climax in the final minutes. With 52 seconds remaining, Sofades held a 91-90 lead. Following a missed shot by Spyrou, Andreas Tsumanis secured a crucial offensive rebound and scored to give Makhites Peiramatiko the 92-91 lead. The victory was sealed in the final seconds after the opposing team missed two attempts to retake the lead.