It was a debut for both teams and the KOPA League at these glorious pitches at the University of Herts at Hatfield where the game was played on a brilliant surface and one of the best pitches to ever grace the League and great facilities all round.
It was a brilliant game too, both teams came out full speed with Rizokarpasso more decisive with Aradippou playing some nice football. The first goal came in the 7th minute when a shot from Vas Ricardo was saved and Leon Semper was there to tap it in and again minutes later Leon was again on hand to hit the post straight after with a fine header.
Aradippou had a good chance just before the break when a close shot from their striker was well saved by the Rizo keeper.
In the 60th minute Rizokarpasso were awarded a penalty which their midfielder Harry Vazanias converted.
Substitute Anthony Macdonald added a third to make it 3-0 to give Rizokarpasso their first ever by CouponDropDown" href="http://www.kopaleague.com/index.php/division-1/12-new-salamis-hit-komi-for-six-livadia-make-winning-start">win on a first day of the season match.
