Iraklis – Panathinaikos 1-2: Comeback in the 94′ and top spot at +4
Panathinaikos achieved a great comeback at Kaftanzoglio, defeating Iraklis 2-1 in the 10th matchday of the Stoiximan Super League.
Panathinaikos achieved a great comeback at Kaftanzoglio, defeating Iraklis 2-1 in the 10th matchday of the Stoiximan Super League.
The “Greens” fell behind, but reacted in the second half and completed the comeback in stoppage time with Calabria's successful penalty kick. They thus reached nine wins in ten matchdays and remained alone at the top of the standings.
Iraklis took the lead, Panathinaikos struggled
The “Trifyli” had the first good chances of the game with Dessers, but failed to open the scoring. On the contrary, Iraklis capitalized on a set piece and took the lead in the 17th minute.
Lopez took the free kick, Vouros turned the ball towards the center of the box and Marquez slotted it in from close range for 1-0. The hosts then closed down spaces and significantly hampered Panathinaikos' build-up play.
In first-half stoppage time, the “Greens” protested for a penalty in a duel between Athanasiadis and Teteh, but the referee and VAR allowed the game to continue.
Changed their image and made the comeback
Jacob Nystrup made changes at halftime, with Panathinaikos increasing the pressure and pinning Iraklis in their own half.
The equalizer came in the 56th minute. The visitors won possession high up, Kyriakopoulos crossed and Dessers evaded Athanasiadis, sending the ball into the net for 1-1.
Iraklis threatened in the 70th minute with Pinia, but Peña made a crucial save and maintained the balance. The winning goal finally came in stoppage time. In the 90+2nd minute, the ball hit Zulevic's hand inside the box and, after VAR intervention and a review of the phase, a penalty was awarded.
Calabria took the penalty in the 90+4th minute, beat Athanasiadis and made it 1-2, completing the comeback.
Standings after Panathinaikos' victory
Panathinaikos reached 27 points and remained alone in first place, increasing their lead to four points over second-placed Olympiacos. AEK follows with 20 points and one game less, while PAOK and Aris are on 19.
Iraklis remained on ten points after their second consecutive defeat. See below how the Stoiximan Super League standings were shaped after the completion of the 10th matchday.
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Panathinaikos' next game
After the international break, Panathinaikos will host OFI at OAKA on Sunday, November 22nd at 17:30, for the 11th matchday of the championship.
Four days later, on Thursday, November 26th at 22:00, they will face Nordsjælland away for the Conference League Phase.