Panathainaikos dominate in Greek play-offs

Panathinaikos maintain their perfect record in the Greek Champions League play-offs, while AEK Athens remain close by.

‘Pana’ hosted AE Larisa, who had already lost their first two games and again failed to convince in their third. Dimitris Salgipidis put the home side ahead after ten minutes and Giorgos Karagounis made it 2-0 in the 25th.

Tumer Metin got one back for Larisa in minute 54 but Ante Rukavina netted a third for Panathinaikos 20 minutes later.

AEK Athens won 0-1 at PAOK, who in turn dropped their first points of the play-offs. Ismael Blanco scored the winning goal on 40 minutes.

But the Athens outfit will be without Nikos Georgeas and Perparim Hetemaj for their second game, as both were sent off in this match.

With three of six matches played, Panathinaikos lead with nine points followed by AEK with eight. PAOK have six and Larisa are still without a single point.