Panathinaikos edges out Lens in a thrilling UEFA Europa Conference League match
Athens, Greece – Panathinaikos overcame Lens by a score of 2-0 in an exciting UEFA Europa Conference League match played at the Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium. The encounter was characterized by intensity and a battle for possession, with Lens controlling the ball for the majority of the game.
The first half was marked by the defensive discipline of both teams, with few clear scoring opportunities. The only notable action was a missed penalty by Florian Sotoca for Lens in the 15th minute.
The game opened up in the second half. Panathinaikos scored the first goal in the 62nd minute thanks to Facundo Pellistri, who capitalized on a pass from Fotis Ioannidis. The Greek team managed to extend their lead in the 85th minute with a goal from Tete, following an assist from Daniele Mancini.
Lens tried to react in the final minutes but couldn’t overcome the Panathinaikos defense. The match ended with a 2-0 result in favor of the Greek team.
Statistics:
* Panathinaikos: 40% possession, 7 shots (3 on target, 4 off target), 2 corners, 13 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards
* Lens: 60% possession, 19 shots (7 on target, 7 off target), 6 corners, 14 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Match events:
* 10′: Lens – Yellow card for Przemysław Frankowski
* 15′: Lens – Florian Sotoca misses a penalty
* 19′: Panathinaikos – Yellow card for Tete
* 53′: Lens – Yellow card for Jean-Kévin Duverne
* 62′: Panathinaikos – Goal by Facundo Pellistri, assist by Fotis Ioannidis
* 85′: Panathinaikos – Goal by Tete, assist by Daniele Mancini
* 90′: Lens – Yellow card for Mohamed Haidara
Substitutions panathinaikos: at minute 61 G. Vagiannidis came in and G. Kotsiras went out., at minute 61 D. Mancini came in and A. Bakasetas went out., at minute 61 N. Maksimovic came in and A. Gnezda Cerin went out., at minute 79 B. Schenkeveld came in and S. I. Ingason went out., at minute 82 F. Djuricic came in and F. Pellistri went out.
Substitutions lens: at minute 66 A. Fulgini came in and D. Pereira da Costa went out., at minute 67 R. Labeau Lascary came in and W. Said went out., at minute 71 Jhoanner Chavez came in and D. Machado went out., at minute 71 M. Haidara came in and M. Sarr went out., at minute 87 M. Nzola came in and J. Gradit went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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Lens
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