Greek rowing pair Christina Giazitzidou and Alexandra Tsiavou are preparing to defend their World Championship title

After their derby loss last week, Olympiakos have bounced back with a 5-0 win over Panionios

AEK go down to Panionios while PAO defeat

Panathinaikos knocked off its main rival in Group D by beating CSKA Moscow at home.

AEK and Panathinaikos were the big winners in the Greek Cup, winning against Panthrakikos and Kozani respectively.

Australia’s Joeys progressed to the quarter-finals of the AFC U-16 Championship after defeating Vietnam 3-1 in dramatic circumstances in Tashkent, Uzbkistan on Thursday.

Memories of last season were evoked with the northern sides beginning the volleyball season in good form.

Alex Stilianos speaks to Brisbane Roar coach about football, coaching an interstate club in a national competition and what it was like growing up as a Greek Australian footballer

Panathinaikos FC coach Nikos Nioplias admitted neither side had deserved to win as the Greek champions shared a goalless draw with FC Rubin Kazan in Athens.

AEK snatch points in Athens derby but Olympiakos stretch lead at top with win over Aris