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PAOK Edges Out AEK Athens in Tense Encounter
PAOK secured a 1-0 victory over AEK Athens at the Stadio Toumbas in Thessaloniki in a match characterized by tension and numerous yellow cards. The game, officiated by Germany’s Felix Brych, was part of the sixth round of the Greek Super League Championship Round.
Despite AEK Athens enjoying superior possession (65%), PAOK proved more clinical in front of goal. With 9 shots, 4 of which were on target, they managed to capitalize on one opportunity, courtesy of a goal from G. Michailidis in the 45th minute. AEK Athens, in contrast, only managed one shot on target despite having 9 attempts.
The match was punctuated by several fouls, with PAOK committing 22 and AEK Athens 13. The referee brandished six yellow cards in total: three to AEK Athens (Lamela, Vida, and Rota in the first half, and Hajsafi in the second) and three to PAOK (Zivkovic, Konstantelias, and Kotarski).
The victory gives PAOK a significant advantage in the title race.
Substitutions paok: at minute 46 D. Pelkas came in and Taison went out., at minute 72 F. Chalov came in and B. Thomas went out., at minute 87 Vieirinha came in and D. Pelkas went out., at minute 90 S. Schwab came in and G. Konstantelias went out.
Substitutions aek athens fc: at minute 71 N. Eliasson came in and E. Lamela went out., at minute 71 A. Koita came in and F. Pierrot went out., at minute 79 M. Gacinovic came in and R. Pereyra went out., at minute 79 P. Fernandes came in and O. Pineda went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
PAOK
AEK Athens FC
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