AEK – Levadiakos 2-1: Jovic and Varga signed the comeback

AEK had to overturn the score against them to prevail 2-1 over the combative Levadiakos at Allwyn Arena, in the 10th matchday of the Stoiximan Super League. Jovic and Varga found the net within four minutes, with the Union maintaining a perfect record at home.

Levadiakos took the lead in Nea Filadelfeia

The visitors warned in just the 4th minute, when Popescu's direct corner kick hit the crossbar. AEK responded in the 11th minute with Varga, but the Hungarian's goal was disallowed for offside.

Levadiakos finally opened the scoring in the 26th minute. Pantea found Kobnan and he, after turning his body, shot with his left past Brignoli for 0-1. The Union pressed until halftime, but failed to capitalize on their chances.

Comeback within four minutes

AEK's reaction came at the start of the second half. After a VAR review, a penalty was awarded for a handball by Shut and Jovic equalized to 1-1 in the 51st minute.

Four minutes later, Gacinovic crossed and Varga with a powerful header completed the comeback. The Hungarian forward was named man of the match.

The Union was left with ten players in the 80th minute, due to the direct red card of Razvan Marin. Despite the numerical disadvantage, they maintained their lead, although Popescu threatened them in the 90+5th minute with a shot that went just wide.

Next games

After the break for national team duties, AEK will face Kalamata away on Saturday (21/11, 19:30), for the 11th matchday of the championship.

Levadiakos returns to Boeotia and on Sunday (22/11, 16:00) will host Atromitos, in an important match for the lower places of the standings.

Stoiximan Super League standings

AEK reached 20 points and is in third place, having one game less, as their match against Atromitos is pending. Levadiakos remained on six points and continues its battle in the last places.

See below the Stoiximan Super League standings after the completion of the 10th matchday.