Iraklis defeats Asteras Tripolis to secure first Super League win in nine years

On September 7, 2026, Iraklis secured a 2-0 victory against Asteras Tripolis in the third round of the Stoiximan Super League. This result marks the first top-flight win for the Thessaloniki club since April 2017. Debutant Edgar Barcenas opened the scoring early, while Ivi Lopez converted a penalty in the 70th minute following a foul on Nije to seal the win. Iraklis, currently managed by Walter Mazzarri, now sits on four points despite playing exclusively away matches.

Asteras Tripolis remains without a point after three rounds. The team faced roster challenges, missing injured players Bartolo and Papadopoulos. Beyond the league campaign, Asteras is currently involved in a legal dispute regarding the Superbet Cup, where the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) initially awarded them a place over Levadiakos due to the eligibility of Moses Davis Kobnan. The case has been escalated to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with the final verdict pending.