AEK Athens 1, OFI 0

HERAKLION, Greece (Interstat) — A late second-half goal from substitute Orbelín Pineda was the difference as AEK Athens began its Super League 1 campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over OFI on Sunday at a tense Pankritio Stadio. The match, which saw both teams deploy a flurry of substitutes to break a deadlock, was ultimately decided by a 74th-minute strike from the Mexican international, securing a winning start for the visiting side from the capital. AEK Athens, heavily favored entering the contest, controlled large portions of the match but struggled to convert their possession into clear-cut chances against a disciplined… Read more...