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Goal-Filled Thriller in Lille: PAOK Secures Victory in High-Scoring Affair
Lille, France – In an electrifying match corresponding to the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, PAOK secured a valuable victory on their visit to the Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The match, officiated by Nikola Dabanovic, was a festival of goals and emotions, with back-and-forth action between both teams.
PAOK surprised early on with a goal by S. Meite in the 18th minute, assisted by A. Zivkovic, quickly followed by another goal from A. Zivkovic in the 23rd minute with an assist from G. Michailidis. G. Konstantelias extended the lead in the 42nd minute, assisted by F. Chalov. However, Lille did not give up and reduced the deficit with a goal from B. Andre in the 57th minute, assisted by C. Verdonk. PAOK responded quickly and A. Zivkovic, who had missed a penalty in the 70th minute, redeemed himself by scoring a goal in the 74th minute, assisted by K. Despodov. H. Igamane scored again for Lille with goals in the 68th and 78th minutes, the first assisted by T. Meunier and the second by C. Mbemba.
The match was marked by intensity and constant interruptions, reflected in the numerous cards shown by the referee. A. Zivkovic, T. Kedziora, A. Tsiftsis, and G. Giakoumakis received yellow cards for PAOK, while U. Raghouber was cautioned for Lille. T. Kedziora received a second yellow card resulting in a red card at the end of the match. A goal by B. Andre for Lille was disallowed by VAR due to a foul.
While Lille dominated possession with 65%, PAOK was more effective in front of goal, converting a large portion of their opportunities. Lille had 21 shots, 10 of which were on target and 6 off target, while PAOK shot 8 times, 7 of them on target and 1 shot was deflected.
Substitutions paok: at minute 15 M. Camara came in and A. Bianco went out., at minute 66 F. Chalov came in and G. Giakoumakis went out., at minute 81 K. Despodov came in and D. Pelkas went out.
Substitutions lille: at minute 46 N. Ngoy came in and C. Mbemba went out., at minute 46 T. Santos came in and T. Meunier went out., at minute 62 U. Raghouber came in and A. Bouaddi went out., at minute 62 F. Correia came in and O. Giroud went out., at minute 88 O. Sahraoui came in and H. Haraldsson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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