Konstantelias sent you through
PAOK 2–0 Dynamo Kyiv, and Giannis Konstantelias scored both goals (6). The first came right after the break, the second sealed it. A 5–2 aggregate win puts your team into the next round.
Anderlecht up next, two legs in August
Your next opponent is Anderlecht in the penultimate qualifying round. First leg August 6, return leg August 13 (7). One more tie between PAOK and the Europa League group stage.
The money at stake
Reaching the Europa League League Phase unlocks a significant financial prize for the club (2). Every round matters now.
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Lisio loved the Toumba
Alessio Lisio did not hide it after the whistle. "The Toumba was fantastic. I have no more words. I enjoyed it and I hope this team is capable of creating more nights like this," he said (5).
Michailidis on the partnership at the back
Giannis Michailidis singled out his chemistry with Hatzidiakos after the clean sheet. "We haven't reached 100% of our performance yet," he added (4). That is a warning, not a boast.
Greece climbing the UEFA ladder
PAOK's win, combined with Panathinaikos' progression, delivered valuable coefficient points for Greece in the UEFA rankings (3).
Fan reactions
The mood online is pure electricity. Fans are calling Konstantelias' performance "intergalactic" and celebrating a 2/2 record against Ukrainian opposition this qualifying campaign. The goal clip alone sparked a wave of reaction on r/soccer. Read the full thread.
