CSKA 1948 Sofia vs Panathinaikos
National Stadium Vasil Levski
J. Vergoote
2026/2027
Match Report
Panathinaikos needed extra time to get past CSKA 1948 Sofia in Sofia, grinding out a 2-1 win after 120 minutes to complete a 3-2 aggregate victory in their Conference League qualifier. The tie swung late, with the home side twice threatening to force penalties before the visitors found one more twist.
Levi García put Panathinaikos ahead in the 60th minute, but CSKA refused to fold and Lasha Dvali leveled things up in the 87th to send the match into extra time. Just four minutes into the additional period, Cyriel Dessers struck to restore the visitors' lead and, ultimately, decide the tie. There were no red cards or penalties, though both sides picked up bookings as the contest wore on.
The result sends Panathinaikos through to the play-off round on a 3-2 aggregate, keeping their European campaign alive. For CSKA 1948 Sofia, it's a hard-fought European exit, undone by a late concession after pushing the tie all the way into extra time.
Match Events
41'
G. Katris(Foul)
60'
64'
E. Rastoder(Foul)
65'
66'
71'
M. Zemzemi(Foul)
72'
80'
83'
83'
87'
88'
94'
101'
105+1'
112'
Frederic(Holding)
41'
G. Katris(Foul)
60'
64'
E. Rastoder(Foul)
65'
66'
(Foul)M. Zemzemi
71'
72'
80'
83'
83'
87'
88'
94'
101'
105+1'
(Holding)Frederic
112'
Statistics
50%Possession50%
14Shots21
5Shots on Target11
3Corners6
13Fouls13
1Offsides2
2Yellow Cards2
638Passes661
9Saves4
Head to Head
0
CSKA 1948 Sofia wins
1
Draws
2
Panathinaikos wins
Goals: 2 - 4
