A costly error from AEK against Kallithea has given breathing room to PAOK for the first time this season as they move into outright first on the ladder.
Enosi failed to break through Kallithea’s defence as they were forced to settle for a goalless draw on Monday morning in the Greek Super League’s fifth round.
The “yellow-blacks” had numerous chances as they ultimately succumbed to the same fate as Panathinaikos two rounds ago, drawing against the newly promoted side at their adopted home of “Leoforos” Stadium.
The result allowed PAOK to go two points ahead on the ladder, with the fifth matchday splitting the three teams on top (AEK, PAOK and Olympiacos) for the first time this term.
A late double from super sub Filip Djuricic helped Panathinaikos earn a pivotal 3-1 home win against Panserraikos as they fight to get closer to their fellow title rivals.The “Trifylli” opened the scoring in the tenth minute after winger Tete tapped in left back Filip Mladenovic’s grounded ball across the box.
The Serres club responded swiftly as striker Jefte Betancor produced a fantastic header from wing back Mohamed Fares’ cross (15′).
The match was evenly poised from then on until the 81st minute when substitute Djuricic released a shot from distance that took a slight deflection into the bottom left.
The Serbian playmaker followed it up with a powerful long-range strike that goalkeeper Luka Gugeshashvili got a touch on but was unable to keep out (88′).
Atromitos downed Lamia 4-2 at home to make it two straight successes.
The Peristeriotes pulled in front five minutes in through striker Carlitos, with the Fthiotida side managing to cancel it out close to half time via defender Vedad Radonja’s headed goal (40′).
The hosts took charge of the clash in the second period with three goals, courtesy of winger Makana Baku (50′), substitute forward Tom Van Weert (70′) and wing back Nikolaos Athanasiou (77′).
An own goal from Atromitos keeper Lefteris Choutesiotis (89′) gave Lamia a late consolation in an otherwise dominant result for the home team.
OFI rescued a point at the death in a 1-1 away draw with Levadiakos on Sunday evening.
The “blue-greens” went ahead right after the break through a goal by midfielder Guillermo Balzi (46′).
The hosts looked on track to securing their first win of the campaign when the Cretans spoiled it all via centre half Vasilis Lambropoulos’ 90+5th minute headed equaliser.
Aris sealed a major 2-1 success over Olympiacos on Sunday morning t
The Thessaloniki side struck just three minutes into the contest, thanks to a strike from midfielder Manu Garcia.
The Spaniard soon earned himself an assist as he provided the ball for striker Loren Moron, who subsequently found the back of the net to double Aris’ advantage (41′).
Olympiacos marksman Ayoub El Kaabi scored a late consolation in the 90+6th minute, though the damage had already been done.
PAOK made both of their title rivals pay for their dropped points by going officially past them on the ladder, courtesy of their 1-4 away triumph over Volos.
The Magnesia club was given a great chance to score early after earning a penalty, but they failed to convert the opportunity as playmaker Omri Altman had his shot into the bottom left saved by goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski (3′).
PAOK captain Stefan Schwab managed to put his side ahead with his own spot kick in the 24th minute, and the game soon turned even more in their favour when Volos defender Franco Ferrari earned himself a second yellow card (34′).
The Thessaloniki giants made it two in the 54th minute through midfielder Thomas Murg, though the home side showed some fight with a goal of their own soon after via Junior Mendieta (57′).
Playmaker Taison put a quick end to any chance of a comeback as he slotted the ball into the bottom right on the hour mark, with striker Fedor Chalov later scoring his club debut goal in the 89th minute to ensure the points.
Chalov’s goal came in bizarre fashion as Volos keeper Daniel Kovacs kicked the ball off his back, which then deflected into the net.
Asteras Tripolis held on for a 1-1 draw against Panetolikos in Claude Makelele’s first match as coach, sealing the result with just ten players on the field.
The Arcadians struck first in the 28th minute through midfielder Evgeni Yablonski, with the Agrinio side then bringing it level via forward Sebastian Lomonaco (35′).
The visitors suffered a straight red in the 69th minute which was handed to centre back Konstantinos Triantafyllopoulos, though they still managed to secure a point.
Greek Super League Ladder
1-PAOK: 13
2-AEK: 11
3-Olympiacos: 10
4-OFI: 8
5-Atromitos: 8
6-Aris: 8
7-Panathinaikos: 8
8-Lamia: 5
9-Asteras Tripolis: 5
10-Panetolikos: 4
11-Kallithea: 4
12-Levadiakos: 3
13-Volos: 3
14-Panserraikos: 1
