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Aris Holds AEK to a Draw, Toppling Them from the Top

Published January 11, 2026, 20:03
Aris Holds AEK to a Draw, Toppling Them from the Top

Aris secured a 1-1 draw against AEK at Karaiskakis Stadium, knocking them off the top of the league table. AEK took the lead with a goal from Koita in the 9th minute, but Jensen quickly equalized for Aris in the 11th. The match was filled with tension and protests, with AEK contesting Aris's goal and Aris disputing the disallowance of a goal from Doutou. Despite AEK's chances late in the game, the score remained unchanged. With this draw, Olympiacos climbed back to the top of the standings, tying with AEK and PAOK.