Panathinaikos – Aris 2-1: Redemption with Rastoder in the 89′ – Derby with AEK follows
Panathinaikos prevailed 2-1 over Aris at OAKA for the 4th matchday of the Greek Cup League Phase and is now looking forward to the derby with AEK.
Panathinaikos prevailed 2-1 over Aris at OAKA for the 4th matchday of the Greek Cup League Phase, thanks to a spectacular goal by Elmin Rastoder in the 89th minute. The "Greens" made it "three for three" in the competition and reached five consecutive victories in all competitions.
Lead with Kontouris
Jacob Nystrup made ten changes to the starting eleven compared to the league game against Volos, giving playing time to several players.
Despite the many changes, Panathinaikos started strong and opened the scoring in just the 10th minute. Louza made an excellent through ball to Kontouris, who avoided Velio and accurately placed the shot for 1-0.
The hosts maintained control and in the 40′ came close to a second goal, but Pelistri's header went wide. Aris reacted at the end of the first half, but Peña successively stopped the efforts of Mir and Haroupa, maintaining his team's lead.
Aris equalized, Rastoder responded
In the second half, the Thessaloniki team raised their performance and threatened with Papasarafianos' header. Panathinaikos had a great opportunity to "lock in" the victory in the 60′, when Antino found himself in a favorable position, but Velio saved his effort.
Five minutes later, Aris equalized. Papasarafianos made the parallel cross and Kantevere executed from close range, making it 1-1.
The "Greens" sought the winning goal and in the 83′ Velio made another important save from Levi Garcia's shot. Redemption finally came in the 89′. Kyriakopoulos made a low cross into the area and Rastoder, with a spectacular backheel, sent the ball into the net for the final 2-1.
Next opponent AEK
Panathinaikos leaves the Cup behind and turns its attention to the big derby of the 9th matchday of the Super League against AEK.
The match will take place on Sunday, November 1st at 19:30 at OAKA, with the "Greens" aiming to continue their winning streak and strengthen their position in the fight for the top.
