Convention League round-up: Panathinaikos edge thriller

March 6, 2025 Trending News

Panathinaikos beat Fiorentina 3-2 within the choose of Thursday evening’s Uefa Convention League last-16 ties.

The Greek aspect have by no means gained a serious European honour – dropping the 1971 European Cup ultimate to Ajax at Wembley – however stored themselves within the hunt with a tremendous win in opposition to the Italian aspect.

Fiorentina have misplaced the final two Convention League finals and went 2-0 down early on because of targets from Karol Swiderski and Nemanja Maksimovic.

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Unimaginable overhead kick from the Jagellonia striker as they go 3-0 forward within the tie 💥

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However Lucas Beltran after which Nicolo Fagioli responded to degree up earlier than the 25-minute mark, just for former Leicester ahead Tete to search out the winner.

Chelsea would play Molde or Legia Warsaw if they arrive by means of their tie with Copenhagen, and the Norwegian aspect have the benefit after profitable 3-2.

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On-loan Manchester United winger Antony was spectacular once more in Actual Betis’ entertaining 2-2 draw with Vitoria, whereas European debutants Pafos of Cyprus beat Djurgarden 1-0.

The second legs of all ties will likely be performed subsequent Thursday evening.