Super League Shock: AEK Athens Held to Draw by Panetolikos

In a fiercely contested match of the Greek Super League, AEK Athens was held to a 2-2 draw by Panetolikos on December 18, 2023. The 14th round fixture, played at Stadio Panetolikou, was a vital opportunity for AEK to boost their league standings, but they failed to secure a win. The match was played behind closed doors, a decision taken in the wake of instances of violence in Greek sports.

The face-off between Panetolikos and AEK Athens has always been eagerly watched by fans. The head-to-head record between the two teams prior to this game stood at four wins for Panetolikos, 17 wins for AEK Athens, and two draws. Despite AEK Athens being the favorites, the intense rivalry between the two teams led to a hard-fought draw.

The match started at 15:00 UK Time with referee E. Manouchos presiding. AEK Athens, with their previous record of eight wins, five losses, and two draws, seemed to be the stronger side. In contrast, Panetolikos had only managed one win, with four losses and no draws. However, the home team put up a strong fight, defying the odds and holding AEK to a 2-2 draw.

The draw has certainly thrown a spanner in the works for AEK Athens’ aspirations of climbing to the top of the Super League. The team, which has scored 21 goals against 15, will now have to reassess their strategy for the forthcoming rounds. The live coverage of the match was done by Newsit.gr, who also provided match statistics and predictions.