On the 26th of October one of the matches of the Conference Football League took place. Aberdeen (Scotland) and PAOK (Thessaloniki) met.
Conference League
Aberdeen (Scotland) - PAOK (Thessaloniki) - 2:2 (0:0)
Goals: Miovski (50), D. Polvara (58) - Despodov (58) - Despodov (50), D. Polvara (58) - Despodov (58). Polvara (58) - Despodov (73), Vieirinha (84)
Warnings: S. Schwab (38), W. Troost-Ekong (90+2), S. Rubezic (90+6)
A thrilling football match between Aberdeen and PAOK in the UEFA Europa League at Pittodrie Stadium saw an intense struggle. The first half of the match ended in a goalless draw. Both teams had enough opportunities, but failed to score. In the middle of the half there was a fierce struggle for control of the game. In the 38th minute, PAOK player S. Schwab received a yellow card, which emphasises the physicality of the game. Schwab, which emphasises the physicality of the game. Both teams endeavoured to break the deadlock and in the 50th minute Aberdeen struck first. B. Miowski, showing great composure and accuracy, headed the ball into the net, giving his team a much-needed lead. Aberdeen's joy continued in the 58th minute when D. Polwara added to their lead with a good strike. Pittodrie Stadium erupted in cheers as the home side took a 2-0 lead.
In the 63rd minute, PAOK quickly made a double substitution, bringing on R. Baba and M. Ozdoyev, trying to turn the game in their favour. The substitution seemed to have an immediate effect: in the 73rd minute PAOK got back thanks to K. Despodov's goal. With only six minutes left to the end of the match, PAOK showed exceptional resilience and determination. In the 84th minute, thanks to Vieirinha's goal, they equalised, leaving the fans in suspense. The final minutes of the match were filled with drama. In the 90th minute, PAOK's V. Troost-Ekong received a yellow card, while Aberdeen's S. Rubezic was also booked. In the final minutes of the game, a penalty was awarded to PAOK, which was converted by S. Schwab. His shot from the spot led to a dramatic victory of PAOK with the score 3:2. Both teams showed their fighting spirit and demonstrated their capabilities on the pitch. Pittodri Stadium witnessed a thrilling UEFA Europa League match, leaving fans and spectators with memories of an exciting football match.
In the next round, the following matches await the opponents: PAOK vs Aberdeen, PAOK vs Aberdeen.
| Aberdeen | PAOK | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 8 | Kicks | 12 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 3 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
| 5 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 8 | Offences | 10 |
| 2 | Corner | 5 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 29% | Ball possession | 71% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 228 | Total assists | 560 |
| 143 | Accurate assists | 467 |
| 63% | Accuracy of passes | 83% |