In a thrilling encounter at the Kifisias Municipal Stadium on May 22, 2026, AE Kifisias edged out AEL Larisa 3-2 in the Greek Super League, climbing to seventh in the standings. The match featured five goals, a missed penalty, and a late winner that sent the home fans into raptures.

Early Fireworks

The game burst into life inside the opening ten minutes. AE Kifisias took the lead in the 8th minute when winger Giorgos Tsavaris curled a free kick over the wall and into the top corner. However, AEL Larisa responded almost immediately. In the 12th minute, striker Dimitris Manos equalized after a defensive mix-up, pouncing on a loose ball from six yards out. The visitors then seized control of the midfield, and in the 33rd minute, midfielder Christos Giousis fired a stunning 25-yard effort to put Larisa 2-1 ahead.

Second Half Fightback

AE Kifisias came out for the second half with renewed determination. They equalized in the 55th minute when striker Nikos Karakostas headed home from a corner. The match became end-to-end, with both sides hitting the woodwork. In the 68th minute, Kifisias had a golden chance to take the lead when they were awarded a penalty after a handball in the box, but Larisa goalkeeper Vasilis Katsikis saved Karakostas's spot-kick.

Late Winner

The miss could have deflated the home side, but instead it spurred them on. With the clock ticking toward the 85th minute, substitute midfielder Panagiotis Tsoukalas latched onto a through ball, rounded the keeper, and slotted home the winner. AEL Larisa pushed for an equalizer in stoppage time but were denied by a combination of solid defending and a fine save from Kifisias goalkeeper Christos Theodorakis.

Key Performances

• Panagiotis Tsoukalas (AE Kifisias) – Changed the game off the bench with a match-winning goal and tireless running.
• Christos Giousis (AEL Larisa) – Scored a brilliant long-range goal and was influential until his substitution with an injury.
• Vasilis Katsikis (AEL Larisa) – Saved a penalty, but his efforts were in vain.

Table Context

The victory moves AE Kifisias to 41 points, level with sixth-placed OFI Crete, while AEL Larisa remain in mid-table on 37 points. With only a handful of matches remaining, both teams are still in contention for a European playoff spot, making this result particularly significant.