Aris Thessaloniki vs. Panetolikos FC (29.12.2022)

The match between Aris Thessaloniki and Panetolikos FC on December 29, 2022, provided spectators with an entertaining and suspenseful encounter. Though the tension was consistently high, it was Aris who ultimately emerged victorious by a narrow margin.

The game took a dramatic turn in the 23rd minute when Andre Gray from Aris Thessaloniki found the back of the net. However, cheers turned to moans as Gray’s goal was disallowed, keeping the score level at that point.

Panetolikos players showed signs of aggression, which resulted in Dimitrios Kolovos receiving a yellow card in the 27th minute. The first half closed with yet another caution for Panetolikos as Deybi Flores was awarded a yellow card, signaling a tough approach from the referee to keep the game under control.

After halftime, Andre Gray redeemed his earlier disappointment by scoring a legitimate goal in the 52nd minute, giving Aris the lead. The goal injected new energy into the match as Panetolikos were forced to chase the game.

Panetolikos's discipline problems continued with Johan Martensson getting booked with a yellow card in the 68th minute. Interestingly, Martensson's night came to an early end as he was substituted just a minute later, perhaps in reaction to his booking.

Aris decided to freshen things up with D. Mancini coming onto the pitch in the 72nd minute, followed quickly by two substitutions from Panetolikos - N. Dago and D. Kolovos in the 75th and 76th minutes respectively.

With ten minutes left on the clock, Aris made a strategic change with Manu García entering the fray. The substitution seemed geared towards solidifying the midfield and maintaining the slender advantage.

In the 86th minute, Oghenekaro Etebo of Aris Thessaloniki received a yellow card as the match continued its physical trend. This was mirrored on the Panetolikos side when Nikolaos Karelis got booked in the 90th minute.

Aris made their final substitution in the dying moments of the match, bringing on L. Palma to see out the final tense minutes. The game concluded with Aris Thessaloniki holding onto their lead, securing a hard-fought victory against Panetolikos FC amidst a backdrop of robust tackles and fervent playing from both sides.

Lineup Aris Thessaloniki

Lineup Panetolikos FC

Substitutes Aris Thessaloniki

Substitutes Panetolikos FC

Aris Thessaloniki

The club, whose emblem features yellow and black, is one of the most successful in Greece. Aris Thessaloniki scared its rivals especially in the interwar period, dominating the Greek top competition three times, namely in 1928, 1932 and 1946, and the National Cup in 1970, but in this competition it is rather an underdog because of its nine times final participation.

Panetolikos FC

Panetolikos FC is a football club based in Agrinio, Greece, founded in 1926 and its club colours are blue and yellow. The club emblem features the strongman Titormus, the ancient hero of Aetolia, who is as popular in the region as Herakles. Panetolikos is a two-time winner of Greece's second highest competition (1975 and 2011) and currently plays in the first league. The Panetolikos football stadium holds 7,321 spectators.

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