Irakis Xylokastrou and Panthouriakos draw 1-1 in Gamma Ethniki

Panthouriakos and league leaders Irakis Xylokastrou played to a 1-1 draw at the Stavros Papadopoulos Stadium during the third round of the Gamma Ethniki 7th group.

Irakis Xylokastrou took an early lead in the 12th minute. Following a corner kick sequence involving Michopoulos, Spyridakis, and Syrmis, Merkouris scored from a rebound after Syrmis's shot hit the crossbar.

Panthouriakos responded in the 27th minute when Ilits equalized with a long-range shot from outside the penalty area. The match was also marked by an early injury to Pyrgakis in the 6th minute, who had to leave the field with a knee injury.

Despite the pressure from the visitors, Panthouriakos maintained their unbeaten streak for the season.