An injury time equaliser has saved Panathinaikos from a humiliating loss to an OFI side that played more than 80 minutes a man down, though the result did allow AEK to reduce the gap to four points.

The “Trifylli” drew 1-1 with the Cretans at “Leoforos” Stadium in the 15th round of the Greek Super League on Thursday morning (AEDT), making the Greens drop points in consecutive games for the first time this season.

OFI were given a major disadvantage early when centre half Samuel Yohou was given a straight red (8′) but they maintained their composure and eventually shocked the league leaders by scoring first through a header from wing back Eric Larsson (59′).

Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis saved his side from embarrassment with a strike in the 90+7th minute that powered into the net following a deflection.

The hosts will be dismayed that the eight-point lead they had going into the World Cup break has been halved in just two rounds, immediately putting pressure on their premiership ambitions.

Aris managed to earn a narrow 1-0 win over Panetolikos at “Kleanthis Vikelidis” Stadium in the first of two games on Friday morning, thanks to a 52nd minute header from marksman Andre Gray.

Lamia played out a 1-1 home draw with Giannina in a frustrating result which prolongs both teams’ winless streaks.

Danny Bejarano put the Fthiotida outfit in front after a delivery into the box eventually fell to him, with the midfielder hitting it in (66′), before centre back Georgios Kornezos scored an own goal following a free kick set piece (74′).

AEK thrashed Volos 0-4 away to capitalise on Panathinaikos’ mistake, moving within four points of them in top spot as they continue to build up their momentum.

Defender Gerasimos Mitoglou opened the scoring with a header following a corner (16′) and his teammate Orbelin Pineda doubled their lead with a fantastic effort from the edge of the box into the top right (30′).

Former Volos frontman Tom Van Weert made it three soon after when he struck from close range following a mistake at the back (35′), and star forward Levi Garcia finished it off with a header in the 67th minute.

Olympiacos thumped Asteras Tripolis 5-0 at “Georgios Karaiskakis” ground in a phenomenal attacking display.

The Piraeus giants broke through very early after forcing an error in possession and launching a quick counter-attack, with winger Pep Biel (4′) finishing off the movement with an effort into the bottom right (4′).

Star playmaker James Rodriguez released a beautiful long shot into the top right to give the Red and Whites their second goal (35′) before some excellent pressing on the Arcadians’ defenders led to a tap-in for forward Cedric Bakambu (68′).

Winger Garry Rodrigues made it four with a strike in the 84th minute and he then turned provider by delivering a cross which was headed in by teammate Giorgos Masouras (90+1′), capping off a perfect all-round performance.

PAOK was forced to settle for a 1-1 away draw with Atromitos to see them go once more level on points with Olympiacos.

The Thessaloniki club pulled ahead through striker Nelson Oliveira, whose goal was awarded by VAR in the 26th minute after initially being ruled offside.

VAR was called upon once more, this time to award the Peristeriotes a goal after a brilliant header from substitute Andreas Kuen was found to be onside (72′).

Levadiakos secured a massive 1-0 home victory over relegation rivals Ionikos, with the match’s only goal coming from winger Konstantinos Doumtsios after he sent the ball into the top right from the left side of the box (31′).

The Nikaia team’s night worsened when midfielder Raman Chibsah went off for a second yellow offence (73′). The result now sees Ionikos alone at the bottom of the table.

Greek Super League Ladder

1-Panathinaikos: 39

2-AEK: 35

3-PAOK: 29

4-Olympiacos: 29

5-Volos: 25

6-Aris: 25

7-Atromitos: 19

8-Panetolikos: 16

9-Asteras Tripolis: 14

10-OFI: 11

11-Giannina: 11

12-Levadiakos: 11

13-Lamia: 10

14-Ionikos: 8