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Drazic Saves APOEL – What the Akritas Game Revealed

Published January 10, 2026, 21:03
Drazic Saves APOEL – What the Akritas Game Revealed

APOEL defeated Akritas Chlorakas 2-1, extending their winning streak to three games. However, the team's performance raised concerns, as they struggled against the newly promoted side. Drazic was the scorer of both goals, but the team missed opportunities, including a penalty taken by Matias Tomas. Tomas also hit the post twice, while Drazic wasted other chances. In the second half, APOEL conceded an equalizer and seemed to succumb to pressure, despite taking the initiative. Drazic eventually managed to secure the victory for his team with a penalty, but the team's performance in the second half left room for improvement. The win was important, but the team's performance was not as expected. Coach Garcia commented that the team needs "money" to score, while he referred to the players' desire to win. Pieros' return is expected to strengthen the team, according to Drazic.