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Goals and Highlights: AEK Athens 1-2 Antwerp in UEFA Champions League 2023
SUMMARY
IT'S OVER
The match ends, Athens is eliminated from the Champions League.
90+5
GOOOOOOOOOL FOR ANTWERP! THE TIE IS OVER! THE BELGIANS ARE IN THE UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!
90
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR ATHENS! ARAUJO BRINGS THE TIE CLOSER TO A DRAW AND PUTS THE LAST MOMENTS OF THE GAME IN CARDIAC MODE.
82
Substitution, Royal Antwerp. Alhassan Yusuf replaces Vincent Janssen.
73
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FOR ANTWERP! ATHENS' QUALIFICATION IS SLIPPING AWAY! KERK SCORES THE GOAL THAT CATAPULTS THE BELGIANS INTO THE CHAMPIONS!
71
Ehsan Hajisafi's shot misses the goalkeeper and Athens fails to open the scoring.
64
Harold Moukoudi's shot was missed and Athens again made a mistake.
60
Ezequiel Ponce had another shot at goal but the ball went over the top.
50
Damian Szymanski has been fouled in the defensive half and Athens wins possession.
46
Second half kicks off, AEK Athens goes for the win to qualify for the Champions League
45
The first half is over, both teams tie 0-0 and leave everything for the second half.
35
Nordin Amrabat's missed shot is just a warning.
23
Orbelín Pineda's shot goes over the crossbar.
19
Ezequiel Ponce misses to the right side of the goal.
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Nordin Amrabat has been fouled on the right wing.
8
Steven Zuber's shot from outside the box misses to the left and all is lost for an attempt.
1
Jean Butez has been fouled in the defensive half and possession passes to Royal Antwerp.
1
The match kicks off! The action kicks off between AEK Athens and Antwerp! Which club will reach the UEFA Champions League?
IN A FEW MOMENTS WE WILL START
In a couple of moments we will start with the broadcast of the duel between AEK Athens vs Antwerp, match corresponding to the playoffs of the UEFA Champions League 20223/2024.
LINE-UPS READY
These are the rosters that Antwerp sends to the pitch to look for the Champions League qualification.
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— Royal Antwerp FC (@official_rafc) August 30, 2023
LINE-UPS READY
These are the rosters that AEK Athens will send to the pitch in their quest to qualify for the Champions League.
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— AEK F.C. (@AEK_FC_OFFICIAL) August 30, 2023
WHEN IS THE GROUP STAGE DRAW?
The draw to determine the UEFA Champions League Group Stage groups is scheduled to take place on August 31, 2023, following the conclusion of the qualifying playoffs. Subsequently, the draw for the Round of 16 will take place on December 18, while the draws for the Quarterfinals and Semifinals are scheduled for March 15, 2024.
WHAT ARE THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUALIFIERS?
The UEFA Champions League qualifiers are a series of rounds prior to the main Champions League tournament, which is Europe's most prestigious soccer club competition. These qualifiers are held to determine which teams from the national leagues of different countries will earn the right to compete in the group stage and, subsequently, the knockout rounds of the Champions League.
WHERE WILL THE 2024 FINAL BE HELD?
The UEFA Champions League final of the 2023/24 season will take place at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London. This will be the eighth time the stadium has hosted the Champions League title match, and the third time since it changed its name. The two most recent finals held at Wembley were in 2011, when FC Barcelona defeated Manchester United 3-1, and in 2013, when Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1.
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE
The talented midfielder of Mexican nationality, Orbelín Pineda, was honored with the title of Best Player during the 2022-23 Greek Super League season, by virtue of his exceptional performance in his first year with AEK Athens. This accolade was awarded following a voting process involving soccer fans and was presented to him prior to the start of AEK's new season, in its inaugural match against Panserraikos. In this match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, the brilliant performance of Rodolfo Pizarro, who generated two penalty situations during the game, stood out.
GOOD PARTICIPATION OF MEXICAN PIZARRO
Rodolfo Pizarro, a native of Mexico, had an outstanding performance during the first match of the 2023-24 Greek Super League season, in which AEK Athens made its debut. Although Pizarro's team managed only a 1-1 draw against Panserraikos, his performance shone through. On this occasion, Pizarro was included in the starting roster for the first time this season. In addition, Orbelín Pineda, also of Mexican origin, joined the game during the break and made a solid contribution in the second half, demonstrating accuracy in his passing.
THE WAIT IS OVER
The wait is over in the Champions League, one of the most exciting tournaments in England returns with all the action, all the goals and controversies that come with the best soccer in the world. In this match, AEK Athens and Antwerp will face each other at the Opap Arena to try to stay ain the tournament and continue to prosper on their way to the best competition in Europe.
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What time is AEK Athens vs Antwerp match for UEFA Champions League Match?
This is the start time of the game AEK Athens vs Antwerp of 30th August in several countries
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USA |
August 30, 2023 |
15:00 ET |
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Argentina |
August 30, 2023 |
17:00 |
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Bolivia |
August 30, 2023 |
14:00 |
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Brazil |
August 30, 2023 |
17:00 |
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Chile |
August 30, 2023 |
17:00 |
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Colombia |
August 30, 2023 |
14:00 |
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Ecuador |
August 30, 2023 |
14:00 |
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Spain |
August 30, 2023 |
21:00 |
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Mexico |
August 30, 2023 |
13:00 |
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Peru |
August 30, 2023 |
17:00 |
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Watch out for this AEK Athens player:
For this match, the player to watch will be the iconic Mexican midfielder, Orbelin Pineda. The Mexican attacker is always a latent danger in the box, whether or not he has the ball under his control, so opposing defenses must always be alert as Orbelin Pineda knows how to slip through the defensive lines to get unmarked and score a goal for AEK Athens.
Last AEK Athens line-up:
C. Stankovic; E. Hajisafi, H. Moukoudi, D. Vida, L. Rota; D.Szymánski; O. Pineda, N. Eliasson; J. Jonsson; L. Garcia S. Zuber.
Watch out for this Antwerp player:
For this match, the player to watch will be Antwerp's iconic center forward Vincent Janssen. The Croatian striker is always a latent danger in the box, whether or not he has the ball under his control, so opposing defenses must always be alert as Vincent Janssen knows how to slip between the defensive lines to get unmarked and score a goal for Antwerp.
Antwerp's final roster:
J. Butez; R. De Laet, T. Alderweireld, S. Coulibaly, J. Bataille; M. Keita, A. Vermeeren; J. Ondrejka, J. Ekkelenkamp, M. Balikwisha; V. Janssen.
Background:
Antwerp and AEK Athens have never met at any time or any official/friendly tournament, so this will be the first time the two teams will meet face to face on the pitch. This factor adds a little more spice to the match as both teams will be looking to take the win as it will be the first meeting.
About the Stadium
AEK Athens' home stadium is the Athens Olympic Stadium "Spiros Louis", also known as Athens Olympic Stadium or simply "OAKA". It is an iconic stadium located in Marousi, a suburb of Athens, Greece. The stadium was built for the 1982 Summer Olympics in Athens and was used for both opening and closing ceremonies and sporting events. The stadium has a capacity to hold over 69,000 spectators, making it one of the largest stadiums in Greece and Europe.
Looking to be among the top teams
AEK Athens, with a history rooted in the footballing passion of the Greek coast, are eagerly awaiting their debut in the UEFA Champions League. Backed by a passionate fan base and a talented squad, AEK Athens have demonstrated tireless tenacity in their quest to climb the domestic leagues. With a focus on strategic play and an unwavering team mentality, each victory brings them one step closer to their dream of competing on Europe's most prestigious stage.
Aiming to qualify
On the one hand, Antwerp qualified for the Champions League playoffs after winning the Belgian Super Cup and advancing to the second stage of the playoffs. Now they will have the toughest test for them, even though they have not yet reached the group stage, as they will have to go head to head in two 90-minute games against AEK Athens, a Greek team that is looking to qualify for the next edition of the Champions League and will not let go of the opportunity to qualify for the group stage to compete with the elite of European soccer.
The first big game of the season
For several clubs that managed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, the most important competition in the world will begin at the end of August and the beginning of September, however, for some, the opportunity to touch the glory in one of the most prestigious competitions in European football will begin from the second week of August with the start of the qualifying rounds to define which teams will be filling the remaining slots for the next edition of the UEFA Champions League.
Kick-off time
The AEK Athens vs Antwerp match will be played at Opap Stadium, in Athens, Greece. The kick-off is scheduled at 15:00 pm ET.
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