Handball

Alexis Albanos on Sportish: “At AEK it is clear that you play for the jersey first”

Published

3 years ago

June 1, 2023

Madelyn

Alexis Albanos on Sportish: “At AEK it is clear that you play for the jersey first”

The coach of the AEK handball team, Alexis Albanos, spoke to Sportish about his team’s title win and the hurdles they had to overcome.

The AEK handball team achieved a total of 10 titles in its history, winning its fifth championship Alexis Albanos He’s the man who took her by the hand and led her across the crossing when the red “stop” flashed.

After leaving the role of his first men’s head coach, he revamped Union, brought it back into the headlines and then quietly reflected on the new page of his career. “It was a good start.”

Talk to Sportish for the title AEK won, for the changes he made to the team, for the power of his inaccessible HQ, and for the mutual respect that strengthens teams.

“Before the final, I reminded my players that no opponent passed our pitch. No opponent bothered us or made it so difficult for us to achieve the desired result on our pitch.”

AEK players and the team celebrate the championship

It is a ground that is very difficult for the opponent to play on. I also asked them to express their personality and enjoy the game.

I saw that happen. Of course, in a game with a very high tempo and high pressure, mistakes are made. It’s difficult to reach your best level in a game like this, even against a worthy opponent like Olympiacos.

My partners and the management that the team entrusted to me during this difficult time after losing two titles also have a part in this success.

It’s a burden considering the team has lost two titles, we’ve made a complete makeover with 12 new players and I’m a new manager.

I had to take on that burden and prove to myself – knowing who I am – and to others that I deserve to be here.”

The coach emphasized the special weight of the headquarters and fans of AEK.

“The crowd and the fact that the last game was played at home helped us a lot. Others might find that stressful.”

Alexis Albanos is emotional after winning the championship with AEK

These two teams have a lot of people and it’s an extra pressure to play in such places, it’s very difficult. The seat has an effect and to have that advantage in the final we drove via Calvary.

The championship was very strong. The reason we had home advantage is because we were consistent throughout the league.

In my opinion, that showed that we were the better team. If we analyze the year we will see that there are very competitive places and teams – like Olympiacos – have had a difficult time.

Apart from a few small exceptions, we had no problems at home or away. The league is very competitive. The teams have invested and a lot of great kids are coming into the sport.”

The pressure was great, the criticism too and the doubts even greater, but in the end we made it

Alexis Albanos, who successfully transitioned from the position of AEK Academies coach after defeating Olympiakos in the 5th final, felt he had won a personal bet.

“I’ve been very happy about it! Because it was like a bet for me this year that I’ll find myself in the position of first coach of the men’s team.”

After last season’s failure with the loss of both titles for the team – and the cup even to the underdog (Pylaia) – within 10 months we managed to put together a new team with 12 transfers and win the championship.

The pressure was great, the criticism too and the doubts even greater, but in the end we made it.

The coach’s first support is his players. Even though the team had new players, we said from the start that we will function as a family and that everyone will support each other and find solutions to the mistakes we will all make. We all make mistakes, but in the end, mutual respect wins.

That was the key to success. It is important to enjoy the respect of your players and respect them too. That way, they know your decisions are only for the good of the team.

The AEK players' celebrations of winning the championship

AEK operates as a complete family. We also celebrated the soccer championship in Philadelphia. The players also support the other sports of the club and the same do the other divisions towards handball.

One department supports the other and it shows in the world of AEK. Although most of them are football fans, they follow AEK teams everywhere.

This fact, combined with the help of PAE to the extent she is responsible for, so that the amateur departments have the appropriate budget and, of course, with the support of Mr. Papastamati, bring the department health necessary to achieve their goals.”

At AEK it is clear that you play for the shirt first

Alexis Albanos treats the Union with professionalism but also romance and he explained why.

“In teams like this, the weight of the jersey matters. At AEK it is clear that you play for the shirt first and then for yourself, your ego and your level.”

Everyone knows where he is, there’s a load on his back, which is nice at the same time, especially when he’s running to packed stadiums.

Great athletes have gone through AEK, who have come very close to the team, like Bakaoukas, Papadopoulos, Kafatos, Tsaousis, the coach Yiannis Arvanitis… I don’t want to forget anyone.

Everyone who built up the handball department during the difficult years. All have helped AEK reach this peak. Great athletes who loved AEK so much – during difficult years – and formed a strong bond with him.

Having gone through difficult times with the team myself, I am proud that it has reached this peak.

Source: sport 24

Madelyn

I am a sports writer and journalist who has written for various online publications including Sportish. I’m originally from the UK but currently live in Toronto, Canada. I’m also an author on Sportish and have written several articles on a variety of sports-related topics.

Handball

Nea Ionia is always first in A1 women’s handball, Kamatero defeated AEK

Published

2 years ago

December 17, 2023

Madelyn

Nea Ionia is always first in A1 women’s handball, Kamatero defeated AEK

Nea Ionia struggled but took the win against Anagennisi in Arta and remained at the top of the A1 women’s handball. Kamatero defeated and surpassed AEK.

With 9 goals from Nikolina Kepesidou and 6 from Magda Papa n Nea Ionia prevailed 33-29 at his headquarters Renaissance of Arta In 9th matchday This brought the curtain down on A1 women’s handball.

Nea Ionia achieved 18 points with an absolute 9/9 in the league. Andritsou was again the hosts’ top scorer with 12 goals.

The five minutes: 1-5, 4-7, 8-9, 12-13, 14-16, 17-20 (m), 17-22, 18-23, 20-26, 23-29, 27-30, 29-33
ARTA (Lazaridis): Kollyri, Tsoushidou 3, Ambrosiadou, Rizou, Moschou 1, Boukouvala, Skara, Noula 7, Papakosta, Spyridopoulou 1, Mournou 1, Saidova, Andritsou 12, Karacharisi 2, Prokopidou 2
OFNI (Antalis): M. Kepesidou, Manias 3, Norocea, Liubiania 1, Araldi 2, Kmirova 4, Boziou, Krinics 1, Makri, Fragou 5, N. Kepesidou 9, Giannopoulou, Dimtsoudi 1, Davidovich, Papa 6, Stougiannidou 1
referee: Tsianas Angelidis, Two minutes: 6-2, Penalty: 5/5-1/3

Kamatero overtook AEK

He finished the first round in 6th place in the table with 8 points GAS Kamaterou which prevailed 27-19 from AEK on matchday 9 of the championship.

In contrast, the Union is in 7th place with 6 points.

The five minutes: 4-1, 5-5, 7-6, 10-7, 14-7, 14-9 (am), 15-13, 19-15, 23-16, 23-16, 25-17, 27- 19
CAMATERO (Danilos): M. Vassiliou, Nandotsi 4, Kazaki 1, Karamanou 2, Kapsali, Kurti 3, Adnar, Varveraki, Georgiadou, Psarioti, A. Vassiliou 9, Roussou 5, Tsamalim, Anestaki, Gortsopoulou, Patroni 3
AEK (Sarafis): Magou 3, Michailidou, Psarioti 2, Petkovska, Katsika 4, Gaspari 5, Papaioannou, Pavlou, Sarkiri 1, Fabis 4, Banasis, Nikolovska, Mejri, Drougidou, Gouviotis
referee: Betas-slavenitis, Two minutes: 7-6, Penalty: 5/6-2/3

Second victory for Alexander the Great

Great win for him Alexander the Great with 30-22 on him Athenaikou.

The hosts not only won, but also gained a significant lead that puts them in a good position to stay in the event of a draw at the end of the regular season.

The five minutes: 1-1, 3-3, 5-6, 8-8, 12-9, 15-10 (MCH), 16-13, 19-17, 21-18, 24-19, 27-19, 30- 22
Alexander the Great (Tarinidis): Pyritidou 1, Palaiochorinou, Patsani, Plioga 4, Daflidou, Peiou, Trellopoulou, Anastasiou 1, Michailova, Karaveli 4, Tomidou 1, Malle, Mavropoulou 6, Trietina 10
ATHENIANS (Tzouanopoulos): Makroglou, Tzourisits 8, Kotrotsiu 1, Mouradidou 2, Kouros, A. Savvalaki 3, Uni, Kavadia, Vetkova 4, Struzou, D. Savvalaki, Globarevits 3, Papadimopoulou, Spiliopoulou, Papagiannopoulou
referee: Theodosiou-Papoulias, Two minutes: 3-4, Penalty: 4/5-2/2

The results of the 9th game

PAOK – Panorama 35-23
Pylaia – Korydallos 35-28
Alexander the Great – Athenian 30-22
Renaissance – New Ionia 29-33
Kamatero – AEK 27-19

The rating

Nea Ionia 16
PAOK 16
Gate 14
Renaissance 12th
Panorama 10
Camera 8
AEK 6
Alexander the Great 4
Athenaekos 2
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The program for the 10th matchday

01/27 Athenaikos – Nea Ionia
01/27 Kamatero – Korydallos
01/27 Renaissance – AEK
01/27 PAOK – Alexander the Great
01/27 Gate – Panorama

Source: sport 24

Madelyn

Handball

Panhellenic surprise, qualifying for PAOK in the quarterfinals of the Greek Handball Cup

Published

2 years ago

December 13, 2023

Madelyn

Panhellenic surprise, qualifying for PAOK in the quarterfinals of the Greek Handball Cup

Panhellenios defeated Diomedes in Kypseli to reach the quarterfinals of the Greek Cup in men’s handball. Revenge for PAOK against Zafeirakis.

Surprise in Kypseli with Panhellenic victory 27-25 him Diomedes of Argos and be qualified by them Phase of 16 from Greek Cup.

Panhellenios took revenge for its home defeat against “Lykos” on October 21st for the championship and kicked Diomedes out of the institution, who suffered his fifth defeat in a row!

The “Olympians” were behind on points (11:14 in the 25th minute, 14:15 at halftime), but turned the game around in the second half with an individual score of 14:8 in the 25:55 period with good defense and Stathis as the protagonist, who scored 9 goals.

Panhellenic (Samaras): Tzanakakis, Dougias, Akalbedashvili 1, Anagnostopoulos 2, Vertzonis, Tokatzoglou, Papadopoulos, Stathis 9, Mavromatis, Nakos 4, Roussos 6, Skourtai, Prokopiou 1, Koutoulogenis 2, Balaskas, Alikakos 2
Diomedes (Zaravinas): Kostoulas, Anastasiou, Tsakalos 4, Tselios, Tserletski, Tsakouridis 4, Asvestas 5, Hatzikonstantinou, Bayios, Kostakidis 1, Manthos 4, Bekiaris, Baltazis, Nikolinais, Salem 2, Stefanitsis 5
referee: Geroulanos-Lefakis, Two minutes: 2-3, Penalty: 2/2-0/2

Noticeable improvement over PAOK

With a win – qualification for the 8th, PAOK closes the year 2023, which was also imposed 23-17 from Zafirakis in Naoussa for the men’s cup.

The guests were not at all reminiscent of the team that lost the championship at this venue a month and a half ago and easily defeated Zafiirakis, which has a homogeneity and is going through perhaps the best season in its history.

The five minutes: 0-3, 1-4, 2-7, 4-9, 6-10, 9-12 (MCH), 9-15, 11-15, 12-17, 14-20, 14-22, 17- 23
ZAFIRAKIS (Deligiannis): Bolas 2, Tsageras, Theodoropoulos 1, Bouboulentas, Barbas, Rotzios 1, Misailidis 8, Biliouris, Athanasiadis 4, Apostolidis 1, Pinakoudis, Sarafis, Deligiannis, Tsatsas, Ferlachidis, Lolas
PAOK (Seyrekidis): Gigof, Eleftheriadis 2, Tsamouridis 3, Papageorgiou 1, T. Papazoglou 2, K. Koukmisis 3, L. Papazoglou, Tsanaxidis, Marinos, N. Koukmisis 1, Batzios, Kalomiros 6, Hatzidis, Botskaref 5, Daios, Georginis
referee: Naskos-Haritsos, Two minutes: 2-3, Penalty: 0/0-0/1

Victory for Kilkis over CHANTH

He qualified in the quarterfinals GAS Kilkis slightly predominant with 37-23 her HANTH in Thessaloniki.

The five minutes: 4-1, 6-6, 9-11, 10-14, 11-16, 12-18 (em.) 13-21, 14-23, 16-26, 19-29, 20-33, 23- 37
HANTH (Papavasilis): Siaravas, Ioannidis, Sarigiannidis 1, Rizos 5, Haritopoulos 1, Pantzios 1, Andreadakis 5, Agathonikos, Saltiel, Tsangalis 2, Kouklotidis 3, Nabrozidis, Gioranidis 1, Katsaounis 3, Mavridis, Ambrikidis
GAS KILKIS (Georgiadis): Borodai, Radoisic 2, Metsis 5, Kypraios 5, Migas 6, Fachouridis S. 5, Eleftheriadis 1, Giannakidis, Vafiadis, Sigiridis 4, Karvounidis, Fachouridis A. 2, Berezni 3, Giannakopoulos 1, Giavasidis 3, Taramonlis
referee: Theodosiou-Papoulias, Two minutes: 3-4, Penalty: 4/4-2/2

Great win for Drama

She also qualified for the quarterfinals Bianco Monte drama what was imposed 29-23 her Goal. Sakis Valavani’s team confirmed their amazing form with seven wins in a row and managed to beat Pylaia with the best and first goalscorer Haitidis (11 goals).

The five minutes: 3-3, 4-6, 6-8, 9-10, 10-11, 13-13 (MCH), 15-15, 15-18, 17-21, 19-24, 21-26, 23- 29
GATES (Ananiadis): Moisiliev, Palaskas, Antoniadis 2, Karagiozopoulos 6, Danoulet, Tsortekis 2, Orfanoudakis, Vardakas, Bilias 2, Alexandridis 1, Kavousanakis 2, Triantafyllidis D. 7, Triantafyllidis T., Kyriakidis 1, Tzeli
THEATRE (Valavanis): Kotsionis 1, Haitidis 11, Polydoros 1, Latsakou 4, Tozakidis, Toskas 7, Tungelidis 1, Vassiliou, Kalaitzidis, Cavazis, Manoloudis 1, Efthymiadis, Dakaris, Korsak, Papadopoulos 3, Sina
Referee: Tolios-Tsianas, Two minutes: 2-6, Penalty: 4/5-1/1

The Vrilissias are independent

The impressive ones Vrilissia continued their winning streak (9X9) this season and eliminated me 35-27 him Edessa airport.

The two teams may be separated by an entire division, but the home team clearly showed that they are ready to return to the Handball Premier Championship and celebrated a great qualification.

In the period 25-55, the team of Thanos Toutsis defeated the team of Kostas Toutsis, once his partner in Vrilissia, with an impressive individual score of 21-9!

Aeropos finished the first half of the season with a record of 10 defeats, 1 draw and just 1 win and will need to make a big change in the winter transfer window if they have any hope of staying in the top flight.

The five minutes: 4-2, 7-6, 7-7, 10-11, 13-13, 17-14 (am), 21-15, 28-18, 30-20, 34-22, 35-27
VRILISSIA (Th. Toutsis): Kambouris, Karadimas, Vlachos 4, Tombros 2, Salamas 2, Beskos 1, Pantazis 5, Antoniadis, Nikolakopoulos 2, Univ. Stathis, Vamvakas 3, P. Stathis 6, Halvatzis, Korkolis 5, Genas, Tsamouris 5
AIRPLANE (K. Toutsis): Athanasiou, Tzoulis, Robes, Krallis 4, Papagiannis 3, Boutkaris 3, Veremtsuk, Sentsenko 1, Onoufrienko 9, Koukoutsidis 4, Gatsis 1, Gonsalves 2, Papadopoulos, Giannousis, Simadis
referee: Betas-slavenitis, Two minutes: 2-4, Penalty: 1/1-0/0

The Duke feels good

He was imposing in Serres duke Who won 46-24 Panserraikos gets a ticket to the quarter-finals of the Men’s Cup. The visitors’ first goalscorer was Nikos Diakoulias, who scored 14 goals.

The five minutes: 1-4, 2-8, 2-11, 4-14, 7-19, 9-21(em.), 13-24, 14-29, 16-32, 19-36, 21-42, 24 -46
PANSERRAIC (Alexiadis): Arvanitidis 3, Damaris 3, Babaitis, Karagiannis 1, Fotiadis, Karagiannakos 7, Hatzidemos 1, Okantaridis 2, Perros, Barbarousis, Katsapanderas, Karousis 3, Tsitos 2, Pourpouris, Nietereger 1, Siosis 1
ASED (Chalkidis): Kiartzidis, Payatis 2, Batis 3, Khatsaturian 3, Panagiotou 4, Papadopoulos, Geroulanos 8, Yantsa 7, Charitonidis 3, Kovanis 2, Zibulovics, Kollyris, Diakoulias 14
referee: Linardos – Nikolaidis, Two minutes: 3-1, Penalty: 0/0-3/4.

Round of 16 results

Khanth – Kilkis 23-37
Pylaia – drama 23-29
Panseraikos – Doukas 24-46
Panhellenic – Diomedes 27-25
Zafirakis – PAOK 17-23
Vrilissia – Aeropos 35-27
13.12. 9:00 p.m Chalandri – Ionian
January 31st Olympiacos – AEK

Source: sport 24

Madelyn

Handball

Mylonas announced that he is ending his career at the age of 28

Published

2 years ago

December 12, 2023

Madelyn

Mylonas announced that he is ending his career at the age of 28

International left midfielder Christos Mylonas announced his decision to retire from action following another serious injury.

Christos Mylonas made the decision to end his sports career when he was just 28 years old.

For our international left winger, it was decided that the men’s national team matches in the EURO 2024 final, which will be played in Germany in January, would be the last of his career.

Unfortunately, he didn’t have time to realize his dream and take part in a major event with the “Blue and Whites” that he and his teammates had worked for years to make happen.
they come true.

His serious injury (complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture) in the game between ASE Doukas and Diomedes Argos for the handball premiership forced him to an even premature end to his short-lived, great and award-winning career.

Christos Mylonas has played in all minor national teams, while he made his men’s national team debut in June 2014 in the 2015 World Cup play-offs against North Macedonia. He played a total of 54 games and scored 152 goals and is on the list of all-time top scorers.

His speed, his leadership qualities in his first year, his intelligence as well as the quality of his character were elements that made him special and one of the leading Greek handball players of all time.

At the collective level, in his 11 seasons in the handball premiership, Christos Mylonas managed to score 650 goals in 218 games and win the treble (championship, cup, European Cup) and a championship in 2021
in 2020 with AEK, where he is the sixth all-time goalscorer with 477 goals, was named league MVP in 2021, was voted the best left winger in two seasons (2020-2001, 2021-2022), and scored 194 goals in European competitions.

He started his career at Anagennisi Byron (2004-2010), moved on to Doukas (2010-2013), returned to Anagennisi (2013-2015) to help them in the big division, moved to again (2015-2016). Diomedes (2016). -2017) at Doukas, followed by a 5-year stay (2017-2018) at AEK. Last season he played in the 2nd Bundesliga
with the Elbflorence Dresden jersey and this year he returned again to Doukas, who he helped to become a star at the handball premiere.

Christos Mylonas underwent surgery today together with his wife, beach handball world champion Apostolina Dimitriou, to heal his injury.

The entire association, the board, the employees and the press office wish him a speedy recovery and continued success in everything he wants to do in his life.

In particular, the President of the OHE Kostas Gandis stated: “The gap that Christos Mylonas will leave in Greek handball is not just a gap in competition, because he is a charismatic athlete, a star in the national team and in all the clubs he has played for.”

We will miss him above all for the values and ethos with which he led the sport over the years. A child with a diamond character – a role model who never caused problems and was always there for our national teams. It is unfair that Christos will not be with our national team at the EURO, our team’s first participation in a major competition in 19 years.

Unfortunately, there are also bad moments in sport. We are sure he still has a lot to offer the sport and the national team, but we fully respect his decision. As a representative of the entire board of the association and, in my opinion, as an expression of the entire sport, I would like to thank him for what he has offered and wish him all the best
Many successes throughout his life and family happiness with his wife and also our athlete Apostolina Dimitriou. OCHE will honor Christos Mylonas for his great contribution to sport in a special event.”

Source: sport 24

Madelyn