Orbelín Pineda achieves his third title in Europe by winning with AEK from Athens
The Mexican selected was part of the AEK championship in the Greek Superleague after a dramatic final against Panathinaikos
AEK from Athens were crowned in the Greek Superleague after an intense final full of drama against Panathinaiko s, result that also meant a new achievement for the Mexican Orbelín Pineda, who thus adds his third title in Europe.
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The aurinegro group signed a 2-1 comeback in their stadium to conquer the 14th League title in its history, on a night that will be marked by the tension, the reaction and a decisive goal in the time.
Panathinaikos hits first in Greek Super League final
The match began with a surprise for AEK from Athens, since Panathinaikos opened the scoring early thanks to a score by Andrews Tetteh, which silenced the atmosphere and forced the home team to modify its approach.
With the pressure of the result, AEK advanced lines and took the initiative of the match, although they found an ordinate rival in defense and a goalkeeper who held the advantage during a large part of the match.
Zini ties the match and changes the course of the championship
The insistence of AEK from Athens finally was rewarded at minute 72, when Zini appeared inside the area to mark 1-1.
That goal not only evened the score, but also transformed the match into a total domination of the black team, which pushed with strength in search of the goal of the Greek Superleague championship.
Joao Mario defines the title in added time
When everything indicated that the match could extend without definition, Joao Mario appeared in the time to score the 2-1 definitive.
The goal unleashed euphoria in the stadium and sealed the championship of AEK of Athens, which achieved a key comeback at the most important moment of the season.
Orbelín Pineda, piece of the three-time European championship
For Orbelín Pineda, this title represents his third coronation in Europe, consolidating his step in Greek football.
The midfielder has been an important part of AEK of Athens, providing intensity, balance in the midfield and constant participation in a campaign that ended with a higher prize.