Panathinaikos Surge Continues with 3-1 Victory Over Aris
Athens, Greece – Panathinaikos continued their impressive form with a 3-1 win over Aris in a lively match at the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium on March 1, 2026. The victory moves Panathinaikos closer to securing a playoff spot and potential European competition next season.
Early Goal Sets the Tone
Panathinaikos took the lead in the 9th minute through Hernandes, capitalizing on a well-placed cross from Tserin and a clever back-heel flick from Pantelidis. This early goal established Panathinaikos’ dominance and set the tone for the remainder of the first half.
Second-Half Drama and Controversial Decisions
The second half saw increased intensity, with Aris pushing for an equalizer. However, their efforts were thwarted by a strong Panathinaikos defense and a stroke of bad luck, as Kantevere’s impressive overhead kick struck the post in the 27th minute. Panathinaikos extended their lead in the 65th minute with a well-taken strike from Tambourda, assisted by Juricic.
Aris managed to pull one back in the 72nd minute through Ratsis, but the goal was not without controversy. A potential foul in the build-up on Kontouris was reviewed by VAR but the referee, Tamas Bognar, upheld his original decision.
Tetei’s Instant Impact Seals the Win
Any hopes of an Aris comeback were dashed in the 80th minute when Tetei scored within seconds of entering the game. Tambourda’s free-kick caused chaos in the Aris box, and Tetei was on hand to finish. Aris protested, claiming a foul on their goalkeeper, but the referee waved away their appeals.
Standings Update
Following the result, Panathinaikos climbs to 5th place with 39 points, level with Levadeiakos. Aris remains in 7th position with 28 points.
Looking Ahead
Aris will host Atromitos on March 7th, while Panathinaikos will travel to face Levadeiakos on March 8th.
Match Details
Panathinaikos: Lafon, Kalabria, Katris, Gentvai, Hernandes, Tserin (Sisoko 89′), Kontouris (Bakasetas 88′), Pantelidis (Tambourda 57′), Kyriakopoulos, Antino (Juricic 57′), Sfinteris (Tetei 79′).
Aris: Athanasiadis, Fantigá (Friedek 60′), Sundberg, Fabiano, Mendil (Tejero 46′), Hongla, Ratsis, Perez, Donis (Alfarela 46′), Gare, Kantevere (Kouame 83′).
Did you know?
Andreas Tetei has been in exceptional form, scoring immediately after coming on as a substitute in multiple recent matches.
FAQ
Q: Who scored the goals for Panathinaikos?
A: Hernandes, Tambourda, and Tetei scored for Panathinaikos.
Q: Who scored for Aris?
A: Ratsis scored for Aris.
Q: What is Panathinaikos’ position in the Super League standings?
A: Panathinaikos is currently in 5th place with 39 points.
Q: What is Aris’ position in the Super League standings?
A: Aris is currently in 7th place with 28 points.
Q: Was there any controversy during the match?
A: Yes, there were protests from Aris regarding a potential foul in the build-up to their goal and a separate incident involving a challenge on their goalkeeper.
