Pas Giannina 2-1 Megas Alexandros Florinas: Late Winner Completes Home Comeback

Pas Giannina came from behind to beat Megas Alexandros Florinas 2-1 in the Greek Gamma Ethniki on 25 October 2026, with a second-half winner sealing a hard-fought three points. The home side showed patience and character after conceding early, gradually taking control and turning the match in their favour.

The result was important for Pas Giannina’s ambitions in the Gamma Ethniki. Megas Alexandros Florinas defended well for long periods and threatened on the counter, but they could not hold on as the home side increased the tempo after the break.

Match overview

Megas Alexandros Florinas started brightly and took the lead midway through the first half, capitalising on a defensive lapse. Pas Giannina responded well, creating several chances before equalising just before half-time. The home side carried that momentum into the second period and dominated possession, eventually finding the winning goal in the closing stages.

The match was competitive throughout, with both teams committing players forward. Pas Giannina’s midfield gradually took control, while Florinas relied on quick breaks and set pieces. In the end, the home side’s persistence and superior fitness told.

Key moments

• 18’ – Florinas take the lead: Dimitris Papadopoulos finished a quick counter-attack, beating the goalkeeper at the near post.
• 42’ – Pas Giannina equalise: Nikos Kostoulas headed home from a well-worked corner routine.
• 58’ – Home side push forward: Pas Giannina forced a series of saves as they increased the pressure.
• 76’ – Winning goal: Christos Tzimas found space in the box and guided the ball into the far corner.
• 88’ – Florinas late chance: A free-kick sailed just wide as the visitors searched for an equaliser.

Tactical story

Pas Giannina controlled the ball for long spells, using their wide players to stretch the Florinas defence. The home side’s full-backs pushed high, creating overloads on the flanks and allowing the midfielders to arrive late in the box. That approach produced the equaliser and eventually the winner.

Megas Alexandros Florinas defended with discipline and looked dangerous on the break, particularly in the first half. However, as the game wore on, their defensive line dropped deeper and the gaps between midfield and defence grew. Pas Giannina exploited those spaces, with substitutes adding fresh energy in the final 20 minutes.

Standout players

Nikos Kostoulas was influential for Pas Giannina, scoring the equaliser and driving the team forward from midfield. Christos Tzimas took his winning goal well and was a constant threat in the second half. The home side’s goalkeeper also made an important save early in the second period to keep the deficit at one.

For Megas Alexandros Florinas, Dimitris Papadopoulos impressed with his movement and finishing, while the centre-back pairing worked hard under pressure. The visitors will be disappointed to concede from a set piece and a late defensive lapse, but their overall performance showed they can compete in the division.

Season impact

The win strengthens Pas Giannina’s position in the Gamma Ethniki and maintains their push for promotion. Coming from behind against a resilient opponent is a good sign for the squad’s mentality, and the three points will be valuable as the season progresses.

Megas Alexandros Florinas remain competitive but will rue missed opportunities. They showed enough to suggest they can pick up results in future matches, but concentration at set pieces and in the final minutes will be a focus in training.