Greek Teams in UEFA

TRI-fylli to the Europa League

TRI-fylli to the Europa League

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: Panathinaikos will be making a return to the Europa League Group Stage! The Trifylli will take a comfortable 3 goal lead to Denmark after their 3-0 victory in Athens over Brondby in the first leg of the Playoff Qualifying Round. Berg led the way with a brilliant opener right before the halftime whistle before adding his second (Panathinaikos' 3rd) in the 82nd minute. Ledesma scored his first goal with the club after Brondby were left with NINE men early in the second half.**HIGHLIGHTS**

To the Group Stages You Go...

To the Group Stages You Go...

GREEK TEAMS IN UEFA COMPETITIONS: PAOK can start planning for the UEFA Europa League Group Stages! The Dikefalos tou Vora emphatically defeated Dinamo Tbilisi in Georgia 0-3 and secured their place in the group stages of the Europa League. Leo Matos opened the score in the 20th minute with Athanasiadis and Pereyra adding second half goals.**HIGHLIGHTS**

The Next 7 Days Decide Future of Greek Club Soccer in Europe…

The Next 7 Days Decide Future of Greek Club Soccer in Europe…

BLOG (SARANTOS KAPERONIS): Greek football clubs have been in a crisis, without a doubt, for many seasons, especially in European play. The lack of good results has dropped Greece in UEFA's Associations’ Club Coefficient Rank, which has, and will have, major repercussions for Greek teams. The future of Greek club teams in Europe will be decided in the next 7 days.

PREVIEW: Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, PAOK

PREVIEW: Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, PAOK

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: Three Greek teams are in action in today’s UEFA Europa League Playoff Qualifying Round with Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, and PAOK. Panathinaikos plays at home to Brondby while both Olympiacos and PAOK travel away to Dinamo Tbilisi and Arouca, respectively. TV Listings for all the games can be found here.

Kala Na Patheis Marinaki…

Kala Na Patheis Marinaki…

BLOG (SARANTOS KAPERONIS): Although the players and coaching staff are to blame for an embarrassing elimination from the Champions League, the biggest blame falls on Vaggelis Marinakis. The big boss left his team out to to dry and his pocket will suffer this year as the team is not competing in this years Champions League Group stage.

Easier for PAOK & Olympiacos, Tougher for Panathinaikos

Easier for PAOK & Olympiacos, Tougher for Panathinaikos

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: Arouca, Dinamo Tbilisi, and Brondy will be the opponents of Olympiacos, PAOK, and Panathinaikos in the UEFA Europa League Playoff Qualifying Round. Since all 3 teams were seeded in today’s draw, each were expected to receive theoretically “easier” opponents. Panathinaikos seems to have the toughest task out of the three teams while PAOK and Olympiacos will be happy with today’s draw.

The Possible Opponents for Olympiacos, PAOK, and Panathinaikos.

The Possible Opponents for Olympiacos, PAOK, and Panathinaikos.

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: Greece continues with three representatives in Europe, all competing in the UEFA Europa League Playoff Qualifying Round, as one team stands in the way of the Group Stage for Olympiacos, PAOK, and Panathinaikos. The 3 Greek teams are seeded and will find out their opponents in tomorrow’s draw (7:00 AM, EST).

Europe Will Have to Wait Another Year...

Europe Will Have to Wait Another Year...

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: AEK's return to the group stages of a European competition will have to wait another year. The Enosis fell 0-1 in Greece to Saint Etienne in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round and bowed out of this year's competitions. A goal in the 23rd minute from Beric gave Saint Etienne the victory.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Proud PAS Giannina

Proud PAS Giannina

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: PAS Giannina fell 1-2 in Greece for the 2nd leg of the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying round and bowed out of this year's competitions. Despite the loss, PAS Giannina proved to be a worthy opponent over the two legs against one of Holland's best teams. The Epirotes will exit with their heads held high in their first "European" season.**HIGHLIGHTS**

European Panathinaikos Again

European Panathinaikos Again

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: Panathinaikos defeated AIK 0-2 in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying round and progressed to the next round, winning 3-0 on aggregate. The Greek club put on a great showing in Sweden with Ibarbo and Berg scoring second half goals.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Preview: Panathinaikos, AEK, PAS Giannina

Preview: Panathinaikos, AEK, PAS Giannina

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: Three Greek teams are in action in today’s 2nd leg matches for the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round with Panathinaikos, AEK, and PAS Giannina. Panathinaikos plays away to AIK while both AEK and PAS Giannina host Saint Etienne and AZ Alkmaar, respectively.

Heartbreak for PAOK...

Heartbreak for PAOK...

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: After a great start to the match, PAOK was unable to come away with the result they were looking for, falling 1-2 to Ajax in Thessaloniki. The Dutch side found a late winner to progress to the Champions League Playoff Qualifying Round sending PAOK to the Europa League Playoff Qualifying Round.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Dont Bother Returning to Greece!

Dont Bother Returning to Greece!

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: Embarrassment from the Greek Champions...Olympiacos fell 1-0 in Israel to Hapoel Be’er Sheva and their run in this year's UEFA Champions League comes to an end. Another tragic performance from the Erythrolefki as they seemed extremely unprepared for qualifying over two legs and will now continue in the UEFA Europa League Playoff Qualifying Round. Drastic changes are expected at Olympiacos with the club's president, Vaggelis Marinakis, telling the players after the first leg "if you do not progress in Israel, don't bother returning home!"**HIGHLIGHTS** 

Preview: PAOK - Ajax

Preview: PAOK - Ajax

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: PAOK hosts Ajax in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round and AGONAsport.com brings you a preview of tomorrow's match. The first leg ended 1-1 in Holland. Kick off is scheduled for 2:30 PM (EST), 9:30 PM (Greek time).

Preview: Hapoel Be’er Sheva - Olympiacos

Preview: Hapoel Be’er Sheva - Olympiacos

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: Olympiacos travels to Israel to play Hapoel Be’er Sheva for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round and AGONAsport.com brings you a preview of tomorrow’s match. The first leg ended 0-0 in Greece. Kick off is scheduled for 2:00 PM (EST), 9:00 PM (Greek time).

As If A Day Never Passed...

As If A Day Never Passed...

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: AEK returned to European play for the first time in 4 years and played to a goalless draw in France against Saint Etienne in the 1st leg of the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round. The Dikefalos showed that they belong in Europe and they will host Saint Etienne in one week for a place in the playoff qualifying round.**HIGHLIGHTS** 

PAS Giannina Still Alive!

PAS Giannina Still Alive!

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: One defensive mistake from PAS Giannina was enough for AZ Alkmaar to earn a 1-0 victory in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. Despite the loss, PAS Giannina is well in contention to progress to the next round as they will host AZ Alkmaar in Greece next week.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Moledo Gives Panathinaikos the Advantage

Moledo Gives Panathinaikos the Advantage

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: A goal in the final 10 minutes from Moledo gave Panathinaikos the 1-0 victory against AIK in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. The goal gives Panathinaikos the advantage before next week’s match in Sweden.**HIGHLIGHTS**

Preview: Panathinaikos, AEK, PAS Giannina

Preview: Panathinaikos, AEK, PAS Giannina

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: Three Greek teams are in action in today’s UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round with Panathinaikos, AEK, and PAS Giannina. Panathinaikos plays at home to AIK while both AEK and PAS Giannina travel away to Saint Etienne and AZ Alkmaar, respectively.

Goalless & Troubling Olympiacos

Goalless & Troubling Olympiacos

GREEK TEAMS UEFA COMPETITIONS: Olympiacos played to a goalles draw against Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. The Greek Champions put on a troubling performance on both ends of the pitch and will have a lot of work to do next week in Israel for the 2nd leg.**HIGHLIGHTS**