Panathinaikos clinched a crucial 2-1 victory over Panetolikos in Agrinio during the 12th round of the Super League. The winning goal came in injury time, scored by Willian Arao, ensuring Panathinaikos moved to the top of the table. Filip Đuričić opened the scoring for the visitors in the 10th minute, while Giannis Bouzoukis equalized for Panetolikos in the 52nd minute. The home team ended the game with 10 players following a late red card for Pantelakis.
Panathinaikos dominated early, with Đuričić converting after a well-coordinated attack. Despite creating multiple opportunities, the visitors failed to extend their lead, with efforts by Geremejev, Arao, and Đuričić either missing the target or being saved. Panetolikos managed to level the game through Bouzoukis, who capitalized on a cross from Torejón.
The game seemed headed for a draw until the 92nd minute, when Bakasetas set up Arao for the decisive goal. This victory puts Panathinaikos one point ahead of AEK and Olympiacos, who play later.
Key Stats:
- Referee: Christos Vergetis (Epirus)
- Yellow Cards: Bouzoukis (71′), Sieelis (84′), Pantelakis (88′) – Đuričić (34′), Čerin (43′), Jedvaj (74′)
- Red Card: Pantelakis (90’+5, second yellow)
Starting Lineups:
Panetolikos (Giannis Petrakis):
Chávez, Pantelakis, Sieelis, Stajic (80′ Mladen), Mavrias (88′ Bakakis), Miguel Luis (55′ Liavas), Pérez, Bouzoukis (80′ Belevonis), Torejón, Róa (55′ Lahoud), Lomonaco
Panathinaikos (Rui Vitória):
Dragowski, Vagiannidis, Jedvaj, Ingason, Mladenovic, Arao, Čerin (64′ Bakasetas), Tete (77′ Mancini), Unai (77′ Zeca), Đuričić (65′ Pellistri), Geremejev (90’+6’ Sporar)
Panathinaikos now leads the league standings as they prepare for upcoming matches with momentum on their side.
