Panathinaikos reaches Conference League next round, coach Nistrup demands VAR
Panathinaikos drew 2-2 with Hungarian side Paks in the UEFA Conference League third‑qualifying round, securing progression to the next stage of the competition.
Head coach Jesper Nistrup said he was not satisfied with his team's display, especially the first half, noting that the quality of ball possession was poor and that the side gave away many dangerous chances. He called the two goals conceded “unacceptable” and stressed the need to improve defensive transitions.
Nistrup praised the impact of bench players who entered the match and changed the game, describing their contribution as decisive. He also used the press conference to argue that VAR should be employed in all qualifier matches, warning that its absence may have altered the result. The coach welcomed the advancement but warned that the team must work on consistency and cohesion ahead of future fixtures.
Entities: Jesper Nistrup · Paks FC · Panathinaikos FC · UEFA · VAR
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Coach Jesper Nistrup said he was not satisfied with his team's performance, especially the first half. (All listed articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Panathinaikos drew 2-2 with Paks in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round. (All listed articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Nistrup argued that VAR should be used in all UEFA qualifier matches. (All listed articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Nistrup described the two goals conceded as unacceptable. (All listed articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Nistrup mentioned a new rule on match delays and its impact on fairness. (All listed articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Nistrup praised bench players who came on and made a difference in the match. (All listed articles)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The draw allowed Panathinaikos to advance to the next round of the competition. (All listed articles)