AO Thiras delivered a commanding 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-23) victory over Panathinaikos in just 87 minutes at Mets Indoor Hall. The Santorini-based team solidified its hold on third place in the standings, extending its lead to seven points over fourth-placed Panathinaikos. This marks their second win against the Greens this season, with the two teams set to clash again in the Greek Cup quarterfinals later this month.
Croatian opposite Andrea Mihaljevic led the scoring with 18 points, followed by Jennifer Mosser with 13. Markella Papageorgiou contributed 11 points and four blocks. Panathinaikos struggled offensively, with Bogumila Biarda being the top scorer at just nine points.
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Set Breakdown:
- 1st Set: Tied at 13-13, Mosser’s three consecutive aces pushed AO Thiras ahead. Despite Panathinaikos fighting back to 21-21, a crucial block and an attack error sealed the set for the visitors (25-21).
- 2nd Set: AO Thiras dominated with strong serve, creating a decisive lead (21-13) before closing the set 25-19.
- 3rd Set: The Greens stayed competitive, tying at 22-22, but AO Thiras held firm, sealing the victory at 25-23.
With 10 aces and 39 attack points, AO Thiras showcased superior play, while Panathinaikos struggled to find rhythm. The two teams will meet again in the upcoming Greek Cup quarterfinals, where Panathinaikos will seek redemption.
