Kalamata had the ball and the chances; Iraklis 1908 had Nanu

Kalamata kept far more of the ball and created the better chances, but Nanu's equaliser meant Iraklis 1908 left with a point.

Kalamata usually keep about 38% of the ball at home this season, so finishing with 56% at the Dimotiko Stadio Paralias was a clear change. It also came with better chances. Expected goals, a measure that adds up how likely each shot was to go in based on where and how it was taken, came to 2.24 for them, against a home average of 1.27.

The first goal arrived in the 54th minute, when David Kurminowski put Kalamata ahead. Three minutes later Nanu levelled for Iraklis 1908, with Pedro Marques providing the pass. Nanu finished with the highest rating in the match, 8.1, and his goal was the moment the whole contest turned on its head.

Iraklis 1908 took 16 shots, which is a lot more than their usual count away from home, where they average 7.3. Only six of those attempts came from inside the box, though, so they fired often without getting into the most dangerous positions. Their expected goals were 1.01, close to their away average of 0.78, and their share of the ball, 44%, was almost exactly what they normally keep on the road.

Kalamata's shot count was much closer to normal, 12 against a home average of 11.2, with seven of those coming from inside the box. I. Gelios made three saves at the other end and was rated 6.7. Rodrigues, rated 7.9, won 13 duels, more than any other player in the ratings, and six of his defensive interventions helped keep the home side in front for long spells.

Iraklis 1908 picked up two yellow cards, Xande Silva in the 16th minute and Vassilis Sourlis in the 43rd, while Julio Alonso was booked for Kalamata in the 31st. Nobody was sent off, so the match was decided by football rather than by a numerical advantage for either side.

Kalamata sit eighth in the table with 10 points from eight games, three wins, one draw and four defeats. Iraklis 1908 are ninth on nine points, from two wins, three draws and three defeats. The draw leaves Kalamata a single point ahead, and they have conceded 17 goals in those eight matches, having scored 13.

Iraklis 1908 have scored nine and conceded 11 this season, a goal difference of minus two. Kalamata's is minus four.

Player of the matchNanu1 goal8.1

Rodrigues2 chances created7.9

D. Kurminowski1 goal7.8

Pedro Marques1 assist7.4