Local mass media are satisfied with the final result of the match with Dynamo. They urge fans not to be too upset that AEK missed out on a win, as they were able to complete their main task of qualifying for Euro Spring, even if it is the Conference League.
They also remind that today the audience witnessed the historic achievement of AEK, because for the first time in its history it was able to leave the group in the next round of the European Cups. In addition, solid prizes from UEFA depend on this, which will help the club to strengthen the squad in the winter and compete in the Conference League for the next round.
Super Sport
"The historic qualification brings AEK 500,000 euros in prize money," the journalist of the Super Sport site urges not to forget that, in addition to the sporting component of this achievement, there is also a financial one, which is no less important for the clubs representing Cyprus.
— After the draw with Dynamo Kyiv, everyone is talking about the historic qualification. After taking third place in the Europa League group, AEK got the right to continue its European Cup journey to the Conference League playoffs. But it should also not be forgotten that AEK put a solid amount in its coffers.
In particular, the Larnaca team will receive 210,000 euros for today's result against Kyiv "Dynamo" - that's how much they pay for a draw in the Europa League, as well as another 300,000 euros for reaching the Conference League playoffs. In other words, AEK earned a total of €510,000 today.
Another 600,000 euros can be earned if you make it to the 1/8 finals. Reaching the UEFA quarter-finals is worth a million euros. Semi-Finals 2 million, Finals 3 million. And for winning the tournament, you can win another 2 million euros. So a successful performance in the Conference League can help AEK significantly improve its financial situation.
Sigma Live
"Historical result for AEK," the Sigma Live website journalist emphasizes the sports component of this achievement. He talks about the fact that AEK has already exceeded all expectations, but they have the opportunity to surprise even more in the country, because AEK have reached the playoffs of the Conference League, where they can very well fight to reach at least the quarter-finals if they good luck with the draw.
— The yellow-greens have already officially secured third place, which allows them to play in the Conference League in the spring. More precisely, February 16 and 23. Future matches of AEK are scheduled for these dates, the opponent of which will be determined a little later.
The match turned out to be spectacular, with intrigue, emotions, and good goals. This was the match that was supposed to take place between the teams that were solving the most important task and fighting for the continuation of the European cup journey this season. During almost the entire match, AEK was stronger and it seemed that they would easily beat the Ukrainians, but "Dynamo" seemed to wake up at the last moment, making everyone nervous. Fortunately, AEK managed to persevere and kept the required result.
The Ukrainians only have to try to prevent Fenerbahce from taking first place in the group and try to win the first victory in the group stage.
Match.cy
"AEK misses the victory, but still goes to the playoffs of the Conference League", - the Match.cy journalist believes that it is not necessary to scold the team too much for the fact that it conceded two goals at the end of the meeting, because "Dynamo" is a strong opponent and even a draw in a match against such a club is a good result. All the more so as AEK in the end already secured third place and was able to get into the Conference League.
— AEK drew 3:3 with Dynamo Kyiv in the 5th round of the Europa League group round and secured third place in the group, thanks to which it managed to overcome the group round and enter the playoffs for the first time in history. The matches of this tournament will take place already in February next year.
In the first half of the first half, the Ukrainians looked better and even scored a goal that was not counted. It seemed to make AEK wake up and move forward. And already in the 26th minute, the home team opened the scoring thanks to Altman's good shot. AEK continued to play better from that moment on, but failed to score, instead conceding at the end of the first half of the match - 1:1 and the teams go to the break.
In the second half, AEK managed to score two goals and it seemed that the match would end with a sure victory for the Oltra team. But "Dynamo" managed to first reduce the deficit, and then score the third goal. Fortunately, AEK was able to defend a draw, thanks to which they kept the third place in the group.
Despite the fact that there was a small residue after such an end to the match, AEK fulfilled the task of leaving the group before the next round. Few could have guessed that it would be possible to do this in such a difficult group, and one more round before the end of the group stage.
Anton PROKOPOV
