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Thrilling Draw at AEL Arena Between Larisa and AEK Athens
Larissa, Greece – In a hard-fought match at the AEL Arena, Larisa and AEK Athens drew in a game marked by intensity and cards. AEK Athens dominated possession with 60% compared to Larisa’s 40%, reflecting their constant attempt to control the pace of the game.
However, the first half passed without goals, although not without incident. Larisa accumulated two yellow cards, showing a physical game in their attempt to stop AEK’s advances.
In the second half, the action intensified. AEK Athens opened the scoring in the 56th minute with a goal from P. Mantalos, assisted by S. Pilios. It seemed that AEK’s dominance was translating into the expected result. However, Larisa responded with grit and determination. Despite having less possession and facing a series of yellow cards (four in total), they managed to equalize in the 75th minute with a goal from S. Chakla.
The match had moments of tension, including a goal disallowed for AEK Athens due to offside in the 68th minute. The match ended with a division of points, leaving both teams with the feeling that they could have obtained more. Larisa demonstrated defensive solidity and reaction capability, while AEK Athens, despite their dominance in possession and a greater number of shots, could not concretize their superiority on the scoreboard. In total, Larisa took 14 shots (3 on target) and AEK Athens 23 (4 on target).
Substitutions larisa: at minute 46 S. Mourgos came in and C. Giousis went out., at minute 64 G. Pasas came in and L. Garate went out., at minute 71 L. Tupta came in and A. Warda went out., at minute 71 B. Kovacevic came in and A. Kossonou went out., at minute 81 A. Sagal came in and P. Bagalianis went out.
Substitutions aek athens fc: at minute 54 N. Eliasson came in and P. Mantalos went out., at minute 76 D. Kutesa came in and Joao Mario went out., at minute 77 R. Marin came in and F. Pierrot went out., at minute 84 S. Pilios came in and J. Penrice went out., at minute 84 A. Koita came in and D. Kaloskamis went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Larisa
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AEK Athens FC
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