Panathinaikos II 3-1 Iraklis Larissa: Back on track with a hat-trick and an upset in Group A

Panathinaikos B’ fell behind from the 30th minute in their home game against Iraklis Larisas on Matchday 28 of Super League 2 but came back to secure a comfortable 3-1 victory for Group A.

The team from Larissa remained on the 12th place and the relegation zone and continues to fight for the league.

The visitors took the lead in the 30th minute with a header from Tasioulis but the Greens responded immediately and Athanasakopoulos equalized with a well-timed penalty six minutes later.

In the second half, the hosts took the lead for the first time, Martini made it 2-1 with a shot and turned the game around. Panathinaikos II’s victory was sealed with a penalty by Sardelis in the 73rd minute to make the final 3-1.

Panathinaikos II: Lilo, Sideras, Athanasakopoulos, Martinis, Mancini, Kyriopoulos, Prodromitis, Sardelis, Karvounis, Lampsias, Karambas.

Heraklis of Larisa: Farmakis, Galitsios, Lagonidis, Kamperis, Gougudis, Balamotis, Hatzis, Bossio, Keri, Tassioulis, Kasas.

In the other Group A game, Herakles and Niki Volos stayed 1-1. Tzioras scored the opening goal for Voliotes in the 66th minute and Silva equalized in the 73rd minute.

The ranking of the A’ group

1. Panseraikos 61 (26 games)
2. AEL 51 (25 games)
3. PAOK B’46 (26 games)
4. Karditsa Rebirth 46 (25 games)
5. Win of Volos 45 (26 games)
6. Hercules 44 (26 games)
7. Panathinaikos II 33 (26 games)
8. Diagoras 30 (25 games)
9. Almopos 30 (26 games)
10. Apollon Pontou 29 (26 games)
11. Macedonian 26 (25 games)
12. Heraklis Larissa 25 (26 games)
13. Veria 25 (25 games)
14. Thesprotos 20 (26 games)
15. Apollon Larissa 4 (24 games)

• Apollon Larisas withdrew from the championship and had six points deducted
• Niki Volos received a point deduction as a penalty