PEC Zwolle 2:3 AEK Athens — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Aboubakary Koita scored once and was named standout as AEK Athens edged PEC Zwolle 3-2 in a Club Friendly, setting up a meeting with Yılport Samsunspor next week. The Greek side needed a second-half response after the Dutch hosts had turned the match on its head.

The turning point arrived just after the interval, when PEC Zwolle struck twice in five minutes—first an unassisted effort in the 51st minute, then another in the 56th—to flip the score from 1-0 down to 2-1 up. AEK Athens regrouped quickly, and Barnabás Varga levelled in the 68th minute before Koita’s earlier 33rd-minute opener proved the crucial difference in a frenetic second period.

AEK Athens commanded the corners count 8-3 and dominated both halves on pressure, yet PEC Zwolle were efficient in their brief spell of control. Midfielder Aboubakary Koita earned a 9.19 rating for his goal and influence from the middle of the park. CheckLive's model clearly favoured AEK Athens, and the result confirmed that prediction, with live signals backing the pre-match view. AEK Athens next face Yılport Samsunspor on 29 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of PEC Zwolle vs AEK Athens?

PEC Zwolle 2-3 AEK Athens (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Aboubakary Koita (33') for AEK Athens; Barnabás Varga (68') for AEK Athens.

Was AEK Athens's win deserved?

Yes — AEK Athens were on top for most of the match.