Panathinaikos took a clear lead in qualifying for the quarterfinals of the men’s Challenge Cup, winning 3-0 sets from Norway and the home game against Bergen.

At the repeat on Wednesday, December 14 in Agios Thomas, the “Greens” need two sets to secure their ticket for eighth place.

Dimitris Andreopoulos rested Andreas Fragos and Vassilis Kostopoulos took the starter’s jersey, while Axel Jacobsen, Fernando Hernandez and Giorgos Petraes were on the bench after the second set.

Panathinaikos only met the Norwegians in the third set when they led 8-3. The “Greens” equalized the set (15:15) and a little later went into the lead with the score (20:21) to win 23:25.

Fluctuation:

1 sentence: 7-8, 14-16, 18-21, 20-25

2nd sentence: 5-8, 8-16, 12-21, 17-25

3rd sentence: 8-3, 16-15, 20-21, 23-25

*Bergen’s points come from 1 ace, 34 attacks, 6 blocks and 19 errors and Panathinaikos’ points come from 5 aces, 35 attacks, 6 blocks and 29 errors.

The sentences: 0-3 (20-25, 17-25, 23-25) in 78′

BERGEN Scott Olsen: Bjeland Q. 12 (11/23 ff., 1 block), Soreng 1 (1 ace), Breke 4 (4/11 ff., 47% sub. – 33% excellent), Masaid 5 (4/9 ff. , 1 block), Bjeland K. 10 (8/22 ref., 2 blocks, 46% ref. – 23% excellent), Flaskier 5 (4/9 ref., 1 block) / Olsen (l, 36% ref. – 14% excellent), Hopland, Sunde 4 (3/8 ref., 1 block, 73% sub. – 27% excellent), Evensen, Langlois.

PANATHINAIKOS AO (Dimitris Andreopoulos): Kovar 13 (10/16 Ref, 2 Aces, 1 Block, 79% Sub – 43% Excellent), Petraeus 5 (3/4 Ref, 2 Blocks), Jacobsen 1 (1 Ace), Rangel 8 (7/ 9 ref., 1 block), Kostopoulos 6 (4/13 ref., 2 blocks), Hernandez 8 (7/12 ref., 1 ace) / Zisis (l, 39% sub. – 17% excellent), Georgiou, Base 1 (1/5 ff.), Markou 4 (3/9 ff., 1 ace).