Felix Borja scores

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Olympiacos CFP triumphed 4-0 over Larissa at the "G. Karaiskakis" stadium, on Sunday, November 26, for the Superleague's MD 12. The reds scored an early opener at 14 minutes with Babangida who took great advantage of Rivaldos' cross and ceased scoring until the second half.

At 47' Rivaldo took a shot after a foul and netted the ball, at 65' Borja scored once again for the reds after a pass from Zewlakow and last, but not least, at 90+3, Pappas, who had just substituted Okkas headed the ball into the back of Larissas' net.

OLYMPIACOS CFP: Nikopolidis, Zewlakow, Georgatos, Cesar (73' Ouaddou), Kostoulas, Stoltidis (85' Kafes), Rivaldo, Djordjevic, Okkas (67' Pappas), Borja, Babangida.

LARISSA: Christopoulos, Dabizas, Vallas (56' Ballis), Venetis, Katsiaros, Kleiton, Bassila, Aloneftis (65' Hatziliontas), Gikas, Kiparissis (79' Ziagas), Kalantzis.

Following the end of the game against Larissa, Olympiacos CFP head coach, Mr. Trond Sollied, commented: "After a European game, the next local match is always dangerous. I am happy with the way we played. Some of the players were given a better chance. It was a good thing that we had control of the match without bursting out. We were patient and passed the ball around very well. Larissa got tired and made it easier for us to score.

Domi was not feeling very well, that's why he was not included in the delegation.

I have spoken with no one about Okkas. It will be a joint decision. Tha player must take some medical tests first. We have some time off during that period so it is his choice what he does on his own time. The administration will be the ones to decide."

Grigoris Georgatos said: "The game was not easy; we turned it that way. The team is a bit disappointed due to the bad results we've had lately. We must get over it though and keep going. That's the only thing you can do in football, keep going no matter the good or bad results."

Haruna Babangida commented: "It was a wonderful game, although it was pretty tough as it came right up after our defeat from Valencia. It was only right for Rivaldo to be tha game's MVP. His cross to me was amazing. I am happy to be playing again after a long absence. I will be even better in the future."

Edison Mendez completes PSV switch

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PSV MEDIA - 27-year-old Edison Mendez has completed a permanent move to PSV. The international midfielder from Ecuador, who joined PSV on a one-year loan from LDU Quito last summer, has signed a new three-and-a-half year deal to tie him at the Philips Stadium until the summer of 2010.

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Castillo: "Nothing Accidental About My Goals!"
13.11.2006

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A conversation with Alejandro Segundo Castillo

Among those who saw Red Star defeat Smederevo yesterday there is consensus that Alejandro Segundo Castillo was the MVP of the match. The Ecuadorian international first scored the equalizer for our team and then assisted Djokic in putting Red Star ahead for good.

With already three goals to his name, we asked Castillo which one was his favourite?

"The goal against OFK Beograd was certainly the most significant of the three and therefore it's my favourite. It was the game winner in one of the derby fixtures of the first part of the season. Yesterday's goal against Smederevo was also important in a way - it leveled the score and pulled us back into the match shortly after the opponent had gone ahead, 1:0. The goal was certainly no fluke because I have always been good with headers and, besides, the coach is urging me to go forward  and participate in the attack as often as possible", Castillo explained with glee.

Castillo commented yesterday's match:

"It was a very tough game against a very good Smederevo team. The match held additional importance for us as we were coming from a loss against Vozdovac in the previous round. We managed to win nevertheless and extend our lead in the standings".

Many observers are saying that Red Star's current game is full of oscillations and they point to the two very different periods against Smederevo as only the latest evidence of this. The Ecuadorian says that his team's game is still a work in progress and calls for patience.

"I think that many people fail to comprehend the simple fact that the team had gone through a drastic makeover since just before the start of the season. You cannot build a new team overnight and all the while you are playing against opponents who are especially motivated against Red Star. At times we are struggling to find our own motive, but the most important thing is being able to stay focused through the entire 90 minutes. Playing for a team like Red Star you are always expected to give your maximum which is what all of us are trying to do", were the parting words from Castillo in whom Red Star fans see their most valuable acquisition of the summer transfer period.