A.P.S. Zakynthos and Pyrgos AFC produced a five-goal thriller in Greek Super League 2 on 26 October 2026, with Pyrgos AFC leaving with a 3-2 victory after a late winner settled a breathless contest at Zakynthos Municipal Stadium. The visitors built a two-goal lead, survived a spirited Zakynthos comeback, and found the decisive moment in the closing stages to claim three valuable points on the road.

Match overview

The match was played at a high tempo from the opening whistle, with Pyrgos AFC pressing aggressively and Zakynthos looking to use the width of the pitch to stretch the away defence. Pyrgos struck first and doubled their advantage before half-time, but Zakynthos responded after the break with a much more direct approach. The home side levelled at 2-2 and appeared to have momentum on their side, only for Pyrgos to land the final blow late on.

The result gives Pyrgos AFC an important away win in the Greek Super League 2 campaign, while A.P.S. Zakynthos are left to reflect on a spirited second-half display that ultimately yielded no points.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Pyrgos AFC opened the scoring through Christos Bakalis, who finished calmly after a quick transition down the right.
• 34th minute: Panagiotis Roussis doubled the lead with a well-struck effort from the edge of the penalty area.
• 58th minute: Zakynthos pulled one back when Dimitris Koutroumanis converted from close range after a sustained spell of pressure.
• 77th minute: Nikos Vlachopoulos equalised for the hosts, turning in a low cross to send the home crowd into full voice.
• 89th minute: Vasilis Doumas won it for Pyrgos AFC, arriving late in the box to steer home the decisive third goal.

Tactical story

Pyrgos AFC set up in a compact 4-3-3 and looked to win the ball back quickly in midfield before attacking the space behind Zakynthos’ full-backs. That approach worked well in the first half, when the visitors created the clearer chances and forced Zakynthos into rushed clearances. The away side’s midfield trio controlled the central areas and allowed the front three to rotate dangerously.

Zakynthos adjusted after the interval, pushing their wingers higher and committing more bodies forward. The switch to a more direct 4-2-3-1 shape gave the home side a foothold, and their equaliser came from exactly the kind of wide overload they had been building towards. However, the aggressive approach left space at the back, and Pyrgos punished them with a late counter-attacking goal that underlined the visitors’ greater cutting edge on the night.

Standout performers

Vasilis Doumas was the match-winner for Pyrgos AFC, and his late goal capped a strong all-round display in the final third. Christos Bakalis and Panagiotis Roussis also impressed, with their movement and link-up play causing problems throughout. For Zakynthos, Dimitris Koutroumanis and Nikos Vlachopoulos were the catalysts behind the comeback, while goalkeeper Giorgos Mavridis made several important saves to keep the home side within reach before the late winner.

What the result means

The victory strengthens Pyrgos AFC’s position in the Greek Super League 2 standings and gives them momentum heading into their next fixture. For A.P.S. Zakynthos, the defeat is a frustrating one, especially after fighting back from two goals down, but the second-half performance offers encouragement. The home side will need to tighten up defensively while maintaining the attacking intent that nearly earned them a point.