ECL-PO-L1: PAOK - HNK Rijeka (19-08-21, 21:00 EEST)

[paokara777]

well thats not good

[Athens4]

Biseswar holding onto the ball for too long. I knew we would get punished. Just play the f*cking ball.

[Athens4]

Just now, Dutch Eagle said:

Damn 0-1. Paschalakis to blame

Maybe so but it all started from Biseswar losing possession from a silly mistake.

[Ellada2004]

Even game up until that cheap giveaway for the goal!

[PaokCT]

I thought it was the GK fault as well but upon replay the ball was deflected. Changed directions. 

[Ellada2004]

Come on PAOK get a goal by half time

[Dutch Eagle]

Yeah. Edited/added that while you were replying.

[PaokCT]

More so, why didn’t any defenders close down. We welcomed the shot 

[Athens4]

3 minutes ago, PaokCT said:

More so, why didn’t any defenders close down. We welcomed the shot 

Quite simply because our defence is not good enough.

[Athens4]

Karol unlucky with the header.

[Dutch Eagle]

8 minutes ago, PaokCT said:

More so, why didn’t any defenders close down. We welcomed the shot 

Team is too old. Only 3 <30 yo of the starting lineup.

[PAOKSYD]

So sad losing to a small team like Rijeka....

Lets hope a miracle can happen in the second half, but with our pensioner squad its hard to see. 

[Ellada2004]

PAOK started the game off well gotta get a result here in Toumba.

[PaokCT]

We did a good job in the middle third of the field. Just no attacking creativity and again our defense is letting us down. We may have one of the worst defense in Greece. And that’s not even exaggerating. It consists of a 35,34,33,28 year old. 

[Blackhawk]

Exactly. We could only play at high intensity for about 20 minutes. After that we started making mistakes and giving the ball away, which eventually led to the goal. Now it will be impossible to break their compact defense. Most likely scenario is another goal on counter.

[PAOKSYD]

Did we even create one genuine chance in the first 25 minutes? 

The only half chance I see is swiderskis header in injury time.

[Athens4]

A few seconds left to make an attack. Biseswar has the ball and instead releasing Lucas Taylor on the wing he holds onto it only for the referee to blow up.

Sums up our half.

[PaokCT]

Just now, PAOKSYD said:

Did we even create one genuine chance in the first 25 minutes? 

The only half chance I see is swiderskis header in injury time.

That’s correct. No creativity up top. Zivkovic has been a dud this season so far. Then we let go Tzolis, Warda… Oliviera is hurt. Only chance is a penalty or off a corner kick (if we get one good damn delivery)

[Blackhawk]

Zivkovic will be a dud until he gets a new contract or is sold. 

I don't really see a way of turning this thing around.

[Athens4]

Just now, Blackhawk said:

Zivkovic will be a dud until he gets a new contract or is sold. 

I don't really see a way of turning this thing around.

I think he needs team mates. Remember he was playing in a Benfica side that was fast-paced and creative.

[PaokCT]

3 minutes ago, Athens4 said:

I think he needs team mates. Remember he was playing in a Benfica side that was fast-paced and creative.

He was our best player last year. And that’s basically with the same team. He just doesn’t seem to even be attempting to break down defenses.

[PAOKSYD]

The squad is a joke, who is responsible for spending money on these players who besr days are way past them? 

The only attacking options to bring on to turn the match are Koutsia & Murg..... 

This season has the markings of disaster all over it. 

[PaokCT]

Savvidis out here taking the money to the bank 

[Athens4]

Really poor shot from Kurtic. Should be hitting the target.

[Dutch Eagle]

Kurtic and Biseswar with good shots. Come on PAOK, vale ena goal!