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Tense Match in Athens: Panathinaikos and Shakhtar Donetsk Draw in a Hard-Fought Encounter
Athens, Greece – In a match corresponding to the 3rd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Europa League, played at the Olympiako Stadio Spyros Louis, Panathinaikos and Shakhtar Donetsk delivered a tight game with few goal-scoring opportunities. The match, refereed by Eric Lambrechts (Belgium), was characterized by intensity in midfield and solid defensive work from both teams.
The match was punctuated by several yellow cards. Marlon Gomes of Shakhtar Donetsk received a yellow card in the 16th minute, followed by P. Chirivella of Panathinaikos in the 20th minute and G. Kyriakopoulos, also from Panathinaikos, in the 46th minute.
Although both teams sought victory, a lack of shooting precision and good defensive performances prevented the score from changing. Ball possession was contested, and both Panathinaikos and Shakhtar Donetsk were incisive in their pressing. In summary, a match of much struggle and little brilliance in Athens, leaving the tie open for the return leg.
Substitutions shakhtar donetsk: at minute 46 Marlon Gomes came in and A. Bondarenko went out., at minute 73 Kaua Elias came in and Eguinaldo went out., at minute 73 Alisson came in and Pedrinho went out., at minute 76 Eguinaldo came in and M. Shved went out.
Substitutions panathinaikos: at minute 55 P. Chirivella came in and M. Siopis went out., at minute 55 F. Djuricic came in and A. Gnezda Cerin went out., at minute 55 G. Kyriakopoulos came in and F. Mladenovic went out., at minute 68 Tete came in and A. Zaroury went out., at minute 81 K. Swiderski came in and A. Jeremejeff went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Panathinaikos
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Shakhtar Donetsk
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