Panathinaikos 2 - 2 FT Plzen

Olympic Stadium of Athens

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Futmetrix Verdict
90
FT
Thu, Feb 19
Panathinaikos
2-2
Plzen
⚡ Intensity 77
⚖️ Balance 84
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 34
Thrilling first-leg draw leaves tie balanced.

Tetteh's Brace Denied as Plzen Snatch Late Draw in Athens

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. A breathless first leg in the Greek capital showcased an attacking spectacle that leaves this knockout tie hanging perfectly in the balance.

The Opening Exchange

Stepping onto the pitch at the Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium, the visitors wasted no time asserting their authority. D. Visinsky silenced the home crowd with a clinical strike just 11 minutes in, capitalising on a sharp delivery from L. Cerv. Despite falling behind early, Panathinaikos remained composed and slowly edged possession, ultimately taking 51 percent of the ball. The sheer Intensity of this fixture was evident immediately, with the two sides turning the pitch into a shooting gallery. A combined 25 shots were fired across the evening, forcing goalkeepers at both ends into nine total saves. It was an unrelenting pace that forced the hosts to dig deep and find a creative spark before the halftime whistle.

The Greek Revival

The focal point of the turnaround was an inspired Andreas Tetteh. Searching for a lifeline, the hosts found it in the 31st minute when G. Kyriakopoulos unlocked the defence, allowing Tetteh to level the scoreline. The Ghanaian forward was not finished there. Emerging in the second half with absolute intent, Tetteh struck again at the 61-minute mark, bagging a sensational brace that sent the stadium into raptures. The shifting momentum highlighted the immense Balance of the contest, as the lead changed hands and kept the tactical chess match incredibly tense. For a critical period, the Greek side looked destined to carry a vital advantage into the next phase, dictating the tempo and restricting the Czech outfit's attacking lanes.

The Super Sub Finish

Just as the hosts appeared comfortable, Plzen turned to their bench, introducing fresh legs that completely rewrote the narrative. T. Ladra and M. Valenta entered the fray to inject immediate danger into the final third. Their impact was devastatingly precise; in the 80th minute, Valenta squared a brilliant pass for Ladra to finish, rescuing a crucial 2-2 draw. The massive Stakes of this Round of 32 clash mean everything is left to play for. With the tie level, everything will be decided on the 26th of February in the Czech Republic. The tactical adjustments from the visitors proved masterful, perfectly illustrating the fine margins of European football.

Key Questions

What made Andreas Tetteh the Man of the Match?

Tetteh's sensational brace showcased his clinical finishing. He single-handedly overturned an early deficit, consistently threatening the opposition's defence throughout the contest.

How did substitute Andreas Tetteh change the game?

Despite starting the match rather than subbing on, Tetteh completely flipped the momentum. His two crucial goals transformed an early 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 advantage.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
51%
49%
Panathinaikos 51%
Plzen 49%
Shots
11
14
Panathinaikos 11
Plzen 14
Shots on Target
5
7
Panathinaikos 5
Plzen 7
Expected Goals (xG)
0.87
0.76
Panathinaikos 0.87
Plzen 0.76
Passes
468
451
Panathinaikos 468
Plzen 451
Pass Accuracy
79%
80%
Panathinaikos 79%
Plzen 80%
Corners
4
0
Panathinaikos 4
Plzen 0
Fouls
7
17
Panathinaikos 7
Plzen 17
Yellow Cards
3
2
Panathinaikos 3
Plzen 2
Red Cards
0
0
Panathinaikos 0
Plzen 0

Match Events

D. Visinsky (L. Cerv) 11'
Merchas Doski 🟨 14'
31' A. Tetteh (G. Kyriakopoulos)
Jiří Panoš 🟨 36'
HT
S. Lawal M. Vydra 🔄 58'
J. Panos T. Ladra 🔄 58'
61' A. Tetteh
64' 🔄 M. Pantovic F. Djuricic
65' 🔄 V. Taborda S. Andino
69' 🟨 Santino Andino
L. Cerv M. Valenta 🔄 74'
D. Visinsky A. Sojka 🔄 75'
78' 🔄 A. Tetteh K. Swiderski
T. Ladra (M. Valenta) 80'
82' 🔄 A. Touba J. Hernandez
C. Souare P. Adu 🔄 88'
90'+4 🟨 Erik Palmer-Brown
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Panathinaikos

Goalkeepers
A. Lafont
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. I. Ingason
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Palmer-Brown
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Touba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
A. Tetteh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. Calabria
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bakasetas
MAGNET
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
52
Passes
14
Duels
R. Sanches
MAGNET
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
59
Passes
8
Duels
G. Kyriakopoulos
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
V. Taborda
MAGNET
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
46
Passes
15
Duels
M. Pantovic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
C. Geitonas
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Siopis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gnezda Cerin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Djuricic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zaroury
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Andino
DRIBBLER
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
K. Swiderski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kotsaris
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
G. Katris
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Plzen

Goalkeepers
F. Wiegele
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Dweh
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Spacil
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Doski
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
A. Memic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Cerv
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
P. Hrosovsky
MAGNET
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
59
Passes
10
Duels
D. Visinsky
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
C. Souare
NPC
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
J. Panos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
S. Lawal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
M. Tvrdon
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Silhavy
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Chalupa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Jemelka
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sojka
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Valenta
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
15
Minutes
7.2
Rating
M. Vydra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ladra
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
A. Novak
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Adu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/19/2026 Panathinaikos 2 - 2 Plzen UEFA Europa League Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium
12/11/2025 Panathinaikos 0 - 0 Plzen UEFA Europa League Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium
02/19/2026
UEFA Europa League Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium
12/11/2025
UEFA Europa League Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium
Panathinaikos Win
Plzen Win
Draw