The Double-headed Eagle second string celebrated an excellent win against a strong and experienced Anagennisi side in what was a tough game with a great tempo featuring plenty of chances for both sides.

The visitors tried from to control the rhythm of the match the kick-off, but PAOK B closed down the spaces quickly and limited Anagennisi’s attacking efforts.

And then, in their first real attacking attempt, PAOK B won a corner in the 21st minute. Tsaousis executed the flag-kick and Panagiotou scored with a superb strike to make it 1-0 to the home side.

The response of the opposition from Karditsa was immediate. In the 24th minute, Talichmanidis saved from Begoa, but Brabia was on hand to level the scores in the 27th minute after a lengthy exchange of passes, making it 1-1.

PAOK missed two great opportunities via Koutsias and Chatzistravos to regain the lead, and the teams went into the dressing rooms at half-time at 1-1.

In the second half, the visitors began to dominate possession of the ball and penned PAOK B back in their own half, with the Double-headed Eagle looking to break on the counter attack.

Anagennisi hit the woodwork in the 69th minute from a header by Gini, but PAOK B responded in perfect fashion by scoring from their next big chance to get all three points. Koutsias made a run into the penalty are and was fouled by Karanikas. The young striker dusted himself down the converted the spot-kick from 12 yards to make it 2-1 and clinch the win for PAOK B.

Team lineups:

PAOK B: Talichmanidis, Apostolopoulos, Panagiotou, Koulierakis, Tahatos, Tsingaras, Oudraogo, Chatzistravos (78′ Salamouras), Tsaousis (62′ Tzimas), Koulouris (46′ Spyridis), Koutsias (86′ Kaloutsikidis).

Anagennisi Karditsa: Gekas, Golias (72′ Rovithis), Karanikas, Kotsonis, Stamopoulos, Gini, Plegas, Athanasiadis, Bengoa (72′ Gougoudis), Brabia (87 ‘ Lottas), Vidal (59’ Ballas).