Kifisia holds AEK to a 1-1 draw in the second round of Stoiximan Super League

On August 30, 2026, AEK Athens faced a late setback during their away match against Kifisia at Leoforos stadium in the second round of the Stoiximan Super League. Despite AEK taking the lead in the 63rd minute through a goal by Varga, Kifisia managed to equalize in the seventh minute of stoppage time with a powerful strike from Beni, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.

Kifisia dominated much of the first half, frequently threatening AEK’s defense with attempts by Yagne and Sagal. AEK struggled to find intensity during the opening 40 minutes, prompting coach Marko Nikolic to replace Koita with Zubkov in the 29th minute. Although AEK showed improvement toward the end of the first half and eventually secured a lead, they failed to hold on to the victory until the final whistle.

This result marks the first surprise of the current championship season for AEK. The match highlighted defensive vulnerabilities for AEK, particularly against the high pressure applied by Kifisia early in the game. Both teams now look toward their upcoming fixtures as the season continues.