Agia Paraskevi 2-1 Seirines Grevenon: Late Nika winner settles tight Greek Women’s Super League battle

Agia Paraskevi claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Seirines Grevenon Women in the Greek Women’s Super League, with Chrysoula Nika’s late goal proving decisive. In a contest that swung back and forth after the interval, the home side showed greater composure in the final stages and found the winning moment when the match looked set to end level.

Agia Paraskevi began with purpose, pressing high and forcing Seirines into a series of early errors. The home side’s midfield worked hard to win second balls, and their forwards repeatedly drifted into pockets of space between the visitors’ defence and midfield. Seirines grew into the game as the first half wore on, but they struggled to turn possession into clear chances.

Key moments

• 34’ – 1-0 Agia Paraskevi: Ioanna Papadopoulou broke the deadlock with a composed finish after a quick move down the right flank.
• 61’ – 1-1 Seirines Grevenon: Eleni Gkountrou equalised with a fine strike from outside the box, giving the visitors a deserved foothold in the match.
• 77’ – 2-1 Agia Paraskevi: Nika restored the home side’s lead, arriving late in the box to convert a low cross.
• 89’ – Late chance: Seirines pushed numbers forward and nearly levelled again, but a goal-bound effort was cleared off the line.

Tactical story

Agia Paraskevi’s approach was built on energy and quick transitions. They pressed Seirines’ ball-carriers aggressively and tried to win the ball high up the pitch, which created several promising openings in the first half. However, the home side’s intensity dropped slightly after the break, allowing Seirines to settle into a passing rhythm and find the equaliser.

Seirines Grevenon were at their best when they moved the ball through midfield rather than going long. Their equaliser came from a spell of sustained pressure, and for a period they looked the more likely side to score next. But Agia Paraskevi responded well, regaining control in the final 15 minutes and finding the winner through Nika’s well-timed run into the penalty area.

Standout performers

Nika’s match-winning contribution made her the obvious headline name, while Papadopoulou’s first-half goal and link play were central to Agia Paraskevi’s attacking threat. In midfield, the home side’s captain helped steady the team after Seirines’ equaliser. For the visitors, Gkountrou was a constant driving force, and their goalkeeper made important saves to keep the match level for as long as she could.

What it means

The win gives Agia Paraskevi a valuable three points in the Greek Women’s Super League and rewards their persistence in a game that could easily have slipped away. For Seirines Grevenon Women, the defeat is a frustrating one after they fought their way back into the contest, but their second-half performance offers encouragement for the matches ahead. The result underlines how competitive the middle of the table can be, where fine margins and late goals often decide the outcome.