AEK Athens FC
18.12.2025 20:00
3 - 2
Finished
Univ. Craiova

AEK Athens FC vs Univ. Craiova

AEK Athens FC vs Univ. Craiova Live Score, Stats, Forecasts, H2H

Highlights:

1st Half
0 - 1
Vida D. (Tripping)
4'
30'
Baiaram S. (Etim M.)
2nd Half
3 - 1
59'
Cicaldau A. (Al Hamlawi A.)
Kutesa D. Pereyra R.
64'
Eliasson N. Mantalos P.
64'
Vida D. (Marin R.)
65'
66'
Mora C. Etim M.
72'
Baiaram S. (Tripping)
Nikolic M.
75'
Penrice J. Pilios S.
77'
80'
Cretu A. Baiaram S.
80'
Houri L. Cicaldau A.
Kutesa D. (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
82'
82'
Teles (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Grujic M. Marin R.
90+1'
90+3'
Cretu A. (Tripping)
90+4'
Isenko P. (Delay of game)
90+6'
Stevanovic N. Teles
90+6'
Mogos V. Mekvabishvili A.
Kutesa D. (Eliasson N.)
90+8'
90+11'
Bancu N. (Holding)
Rota L. (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+12'
90+14'
Isenko P. (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
4-4-1-1
Formations
3-4-3
1
6.7
Strakosha
12
6.7
Rota
21
8.2
Vida
44
7.0
Relvas
3
7.1
Pilios
13
6.1
Pineda
18
7.4
Marin
20
7.6
Mantalos
37
7.2
Pereyra
11
6.3
Koita
9
6.4
Jovic
12
7.0
Etim
9
6.2
Al Hamlawi
10
6.7
Baiaram
23
5.9
Teles
5
6.6
Mekvabishvili
20
7.9
Cicaldau
11
6.8
Bancu
3
6.3
Romanchuk
6
6.3
Screciu
15
6.1
Badelj
77
4.6
Isenko
4
Grujic
7
7.4
Kutesa
19
7.9
Eliasson
29
6.7
Penrice
34
Kosidis
4
5.3
Cretu
14
5.2
Houri
17
5.8
Mora
19
Mogos
24
Stevanovic

Starting Lineups:

1
Thomas Strakosha (G)
3
Stavros Pilios
9
Luka Jovic
11
Aboubakary Koita
12
Lazaros Rota
13
Orbelin Pineda
18
Razvan Marin
20
Petros Mantalos (C)
21
Domagoj Vida
37
Roberto Pereyra
44
Filipe Relvas
3
Oleksandr Romanchuk
5
Anzor Mekvabishvili
6
Vladimir Screciu
9
Assad Al Hamlawi
10
Stefan Baiaram
11
Nicusor Silviu Bancu (C)
12
Monday Etim
15
Juraj Badelj
20
Alexandru Cicaldau
23
Teles
77
Pavlo Isenko (G)

Substitutes

4
Marko Grujic
7
Dereck Kutesa
19
Niclas Eliasson
29
James Penrice
34
Christos Kosidis
55
Konstantinos Chrysopoulos
81
Angelos Angelopoulos (G)
91
Alberto Brignoli (G)
1
Silviu Lung Jr. (G)
2
Florin Stefan
4
Alexandru Cretu
14
Lyes Houri
17
Carlos Mora
19
Vasile Mogos
21
Laurentiu Popescu (G)
24
Nikola Stevanovic
29
Luca Basceanu
30
Matei David
38
Muntean D.
39
Steven Nsimba

Coaches:

Marko Nikolic
Coelho F.

Missing Players:

Alexander Callens (Heart Problems)
Mijat Gacinovic (Ankle Injury)
Joao Mario (Inactive)
Jens Jonsson (Inactive)
Dimitrios Kaloskamis (Inactive)
Kolimatsis C. (Inactive)
Gerasimos Mitoglou (Inactive)
Harold Moukoudi (Injury)
Moses Odubajo (Inactive)
Frantzdy Pierrot (Injury)
Zini (Knee Injury)
Adrian Rus (Inactive)
Tudor Baluta (Surgery)
Darius Falcusan (Inactive)
Mihnea Gabriel Radulescu (Knee Injury)

Final Results and Statistics of Match:

0
Accurate through passes
0
52
Ball Possession
48
28
Big Chances
16
10
Blocked Shots
10
24
Clearances
50
28
Corner Kicks
16
126
Crosses
230
110
Duels won
82
2
Errors leading to goal
0
0
Errors leading to shot
2
3.78
Expected assists (xA)
1.76
13.76
Expected Goals (xG)
5.4
16
Fouls
36
36
Free Kicks
16
6
Goalkeeper Saves
4
-1.28
Goals prevented
0.6
2
Hit the Woodwork
0
8
Interceptions
18
139
Long passes
137
12
Offsides
4
486
Passes
458
211
Passes in final third
203
28
Shots inside the Box
22
18
Shots off target
10
20
Shots on target
20
10
Shots outside the Box
8
200
Tackles
206
50
Throw-ins
26
76
Total shots
60
54
Touches in opposition box
40
6.6
xG on target (xGOT)
2.72
2.72
xGOT faced
6.6
6
Yellow Cards
10
4
Headed Goals
0
0
Red Cards
2
0.00
Accurate through passes
0.00
43.00
Ball Possession
57.00
3.00
Big Chances
2.00
2.00
Blocked Shots
3.00
8.00
Clearances
7.00
3.00
Corner Kicks
3.00
36.00
Crosses
63.00
25.00
Duels won
13.00
1.00
Errors leading to goal
0.00
0.00
Errors leading to shot
1.00
0.72
Expected assists (xA)
0.38
1.29
Expected Goals (xG)
0.78
2.00
Fouls
7.00
7.00
Free Kicks
2.00
2.00
Goalkeeper Saves
1.00
-0.45
Goals prevented
0.50
1.00
Hit the Woodwork
0.00
2.00
Interceptions
6.00
48.00
Long passes
55.00
3.00
Offsides
0.00
81.00
Passes
85.00
68.00
Passes in final third
73.00
6.00
Shots inside the Box
8.00
6.00
Shots off target
3.00
1.00
Shots on target
3.00
3.00
Shots outside the Box
1.00
83.00
Tackles
67.00
12.00
Throw-ins
8.00
9.00
Total shots
9.00
13.00
Touches in opposition box
16.00
0.50
xG on target (xGOT)
0.55
0.55
xGOT faced
0.50
1.00
Yellow Cards
0.00
0.00
Accurate through passes
0.00
62.00
Ball Possession
38.00
4.00
Big Chances
2.00
3.00
Blocked Shots
2.00
4.00
Clearances
18.00
4.00
Corner Kicks
1.00
47.00
Crosses
100.00
30.00
Duels won
28.00
0.00
Errors leading to goal
0.00
0.00
Errors leading to shot
0.00
1.17
Expected assists (xA)
0.50
2.15
Expected Goals (xG)
0.57
6.00
Fouls
11.00
11.00
Free Kicks
6.00
1.00
Goalkeeper Saves
1.00
-0.19
Goals prevented
-0.20
2.00
Headed Goals
0.00
0.00
Hit the Woodwork
0.00
2.00
Interceptions
3.00
45.00
Long passes
38.00
3.00
Offsides
2.00
81.00
Passes
66.00
72.00
Passes in final third
62.00
0.00
Red Cards
1.00
8.00
Shots inside the Box
3.00
3.00
Shots off target
2.00
4.00
Shots on target
2.00
2.00
Shots outside the Box
3.00
50.00
Tackles
70.00
13.00
Throw-ins
5.00
10.00
Total shots
6.00
14.00
Touches in opposition box
4.00
2.80
xG on target (xGOT)
0.81
0.81
xGOT faced
2.80
2.00
Yellow Cards
5.00
0.00
Accurate through passes
0.00
52.00
Ball Possession
48.00
7.00
Big Chances
4.00
5.00
Blocked Shots
5.00
12.00
Clearances
25.00
7.00
Corner Kicks
4.00
43.00
Crosses
67.00
55.00
Duels won
41.00
1.00
Errors leading to goal
0.00
0.00
Errors leading to shot
1.00
1.89
Expected assists (xA)
0.88
3.44
Expected Goals (xG)
1.35
8.00
Fouls
18.00
18.00
Free Kicks
8.00
3.00
Goalkeeper Saves
2.00
-0.64
Goals prevented
0.30
2.00
Headed Goals
0.00
1.00
Hit the Woodwork
0.00
4.00
Interceptions
9.00
46.00
Long passes
44.00
6.00
Offsides
2.00
81.00
Passes
78.00
71.00
Passes in final third
68.00
0.00
Red Cards
1.00
14.00
Shots inside the Box
11.00
9.00
Shots off target
5.00
5.00
Shots on target
5.00
5.00
Shots outside the Box
4.00
67.00
Tackles
69.00
25.00
Throw-ins
13.00
19.00
Total shots
15.00
27.00
Touches in opposition box
20.00
3.30
xG on target (xGOT)
1.36
1.36
xGOT faced
3.30
3.00
Yellow Cards
5.00

Online Stream (AEK Athens FC - Univ. Craiova Text Broadcast)

90+14' The match is over and Pavlo Isenko (Univ. Craiova) gets a red card for unsporting behaviour.
90+14' The match has just finished.
90+14' GOAL! That’s a great strike from the spot by Luka Jovic (AEK) into the right of the net, giving goalkeeper Pavlo Isenko no chance!
90+14' Luka Jovic (AEK) is going to take the penalty!
90+13' Play continues despite the shouts by some AEK Athens players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Giorgi Kruashvili interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.
90+12' Lazaros Rota (AEK) sees a yellow! His tackle wasn't that harsh, but he probably talked himself into Giorgi Kruashvili's book.
90+12' AEK Athens can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
90+11' The yellow card is received by Nicusor Bancu (Univ. Craiova).
90+8' Dereck Kutesa (AEK) latches onto a brilliant cross and produces a perfect header that goes inside the left post to give the goalkeeper no chance!
90+6' Substitution. Nikola Stevanovic (Univ. Craiova) has come on for Teles.
90+6' Filipe Coelho has decided to substitute Anzor Mekvabishvili and he is replaced by Vasile Mogos (Univ. Craiova).
90+4' Pavlo Isenko (Univ. Craiova) picks up a yellow card.
90+3' The foul by Alexandru Cretu (Univ. Craiova) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Giorgi Kruashvili.
90+1' The substitution is prepared. Marko Grujic (AEK) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Razvan Marin.
90' There will be a minimum of 8 min. of added time.
89' Teles (Univ. Craiova) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
88' Teles (Univ. Craiova) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
86' Dereck Kutesa (AEK) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
85' Domagoj Vida (AEK) rises above the opponent's defence and heads a precise cross towards the middle of the goal. His effort, however, is blocked by Pavlo Isenko, who pulls off a comfortable save!
82' Dereck Kutesa (AEK) was probably a bit loose with his words to Giorgi Kruashvili, who decides to show him a yellow.
82' The main referee, Giorgi Kruashvili, is apparently not going to tolerate any discussions. Teles (Univ. Craiova) is given a yellow card for dissent.
80' A substitution has been made. Alexandru Cicaldau is replaced by Lyes Houri (Univ. Craiova).
80' Here is a change. Stefan Baiaram is going off and Filipe Coelho gives the last tactical orders to Alexandru Cretu (Univ. Craiova).
80' A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from AEK Athens comes to nothing.
77' Substitution. James Penrice (AEK) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Stavros Pilios walks off.
75' Referee Giorgi Kruashvili halts the game and wanders over to the touchline to talk to Marko Nikolic, then shows him a yellow.
74' Niclas Eliasson (AEK) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
72' Stefan Baiaram (Univ. Craiova) can't expect anything else than a yellow card for his hard tackle. And a yellow it is. Giorgi Kruashvili didn't think twice about pulling it out of his pocket.
72' Razvan Marin (AEK) sends a wonderful cross from the corner kick. However, the defence works perfectly to clear the ball and avert the threat.
71' Lazaros Rota (AEK) sends a quick through ball into space for his teammate who is lurking close to the offside line, but one of the defenders intercepts and clears the danger.
69' Lazaros Rota (AEK) is penalised after knocking an opponent down. Univ. Craiova win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.
66' It is time for a substitution. Carlos Mora (Univ. Craiova) is on for Monday Etim.
65' Goal! The corner is whipped in and Domagoj Vida (AEK) is in the right place at the right time, planting his header perfectly into the left side of the goal. He makes it 1:2.
65' The ball goes behind for a corner. AEK Athens will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
64' Marko Nikolic decides to make a substitution. Roberto Pereyra will be replaced by Dereck Kutesa (AEK).
64' A substitution has been made. Petros Mantalos goes off and Niclas Eliasson (AEK) comes on.
63' He should have scored! Assad Al Hamlawi (Univ. Craiova) gathered a short pass deep inside the box but took too long to shoot, allowing the defender to make the block.
59' Alexandru Cicaldau (Univ. Craiova) breaks through the defence and scores a brilliant goal from outside the penalty area after firing the ball inside the left post!
58' Petros Mantalos (AEK) whips the ball in from the long-range free kick, but the first man gets it clear.
58' Anzor Mekvabishvili (Univ. Craiova) commits a rough challenge and Giorgi Kruashvili blows his whistle for a foul. That's a free kick to AEK Athens.
57' Stefan Baiaram (Univ. Craiova) jumps inside the box to meet the corner and aims a low header towards the right post, but the goalkeeper pulls off an astonishing save to deny him.
57' The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Univ. Craiova.
56' Univ. Craiova seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
53' Luka Jovic (AEK) makes a rough challenge and Giorgi Kruashvili blows his whistle for a foul.
50' An accurate pass to the edge of the box is well taken by Teles (Univ. Craiova), whose instinctive shot towards goal flashes inches wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and AEK Athens will have a goal kick.
49' Teles (Univ. Craiova) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Giorgi Kruashvili blows his whistle for a foul. AEK Athens will take a free kick near the side line.
46' The linesman raises his flag. Stefan Baiaram (Univ. Craiova) is adjudged offside.
46' The game restarts for the second half.
45+2' That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+2' Luka Jovic (AEK) beats the defender to the lofted pass inside the box, but can't control his shot and it flashes high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Univ. Craiova will have a goal kick.
45+1' Teles (Univ. Craiova) blows an opportunity as he sends a rebound from just outside of the box narrowly wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and AEK Athens will have a goal kick.
45' The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.
44' Luka Jovic (AEK) wins himself just enough space inside the box to connect with the corner. His header flies towards the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper blocks the effort.
44' Corner kick. Petros Mantalos (AEK) is ready to send the ball into the box.
42' The AEK Athens players are exchanging some short passes.
40' Giorgi Kruashvili interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Teles (Univ. Craiova). AEK Athens have a free kick.
38' Assad Al Hamlawi (Univ. Craiova) times his run into the box beautifully and plants a good looking header at goal from the corner, but the ball flashes just wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and AEK Athens will have a goal kick.
38' Univ. Craiova earn a corner.
37' Monday Etim (Univ. Craiova) sends a long ball across the pitch, but it misses its target.
35' Luka Jovic (AEK) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.
33' Razvan Marin (AEK) whips a long ball in from the free kick which is intercepted by Pavlo Isenko.
32' Monday Etim (Univ. Craiova) commits a minor foul to interrupt the attacking move of his opponent and is warned by the referee that he will get a yellow card if he does it again.
30' Goal! Stefan Baiaram (Univ. Craiova) fires the rebound low into the middle of the goal after the ball breaks to him in the box. The score is 0:1.
26' Univ. Craiova failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
26' Thomas Strakosha pulls off a superb save! He leapt to block the shot Nicusor Bancu (Univ. Craiova) fired on target after a rebound. His effort from inside the box flew straight towards the bottom right corner.
22' Great teamplay by Univ. Craiova as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
20' Petros Mantalos (AEK) has a shot blocked, it rebounds back to him, but even on his second attempt he cannot hit the target. His effort goes well wide. The ball goes out of play and Univ. Craiova will have a goal kick.
20' Razvan Marin (AEK) launches a powerful cross from the corner into the box, but the ball is intercepted by the defender.
18' Razvan Marin (AEK) swings in the corner kick, but one of the defenders leaps highest to head the ball away.
15' Teles (Univ. Craiova) plays a dangerous chip pass into the box in an attempt to set up one of his teammates, but the effort is intercepted by one of the defenders.
14' Roberto Pereyra (AEK) threads a pass through the eye of a needle into the box for Luka Jovic, but Pavlo Isenko displays great awareness to stop him.
12' Neat passing move from AEK Athens in order to create new attacking opportunities.
9' Nicusor Bancu (Univ. Craiova) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Giorgi Kruashvili signals. AEK Athens are awarded a free kick.
8' Ambitious effort from Luka Jovic (AEK). He finds himself in a great position after collecting a precise pass inside the penalty area and goes for goal, but it never troubles the goalkeeper and flies well wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Univ. Craiova.
6' Alexandru Cicaldau (Univ. Craiova) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.
5' Stefan Baiaram (Univ. Craiova) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
4' Domagoj Vida (AEK) sees a yellow card from Giorgi Kruashvili after he sent one of the opposing players to the ground.
3' Orbelin Pineda (AEK) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
1' The match has just started.
The players are on the pitch and AEK Athens will have the kick-off.
Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Giorgi Kruashvili.
We now know the starting lineups. You can find them in the match details of this match.
Welcome to our live text commentary, ladies and gentlemen! The starting lineups will be announced very soon, so just sit back and get ready to enjoy the action.

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AEK Athens FC 3 - 2 Univ. Craiova (Baiaram S., Cicaldau A., Vida D.)

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