Panthrakikos and AEL each finish 1-1 in pre‑season friendlies

Panthrakikos hosted local side Nestos at the Municipal Stadium of Chrysoúpolis, Greece, and the match ended in a 1‑1 draw. Panthrakikos took the lead in the 53rd minute when former top scorer Apostolos Sarantidis headed a corner from Zoniou into the net. Nestos equalised in the 87th minute through Tutonda. The clubs will meet again on 12 August in Komotini, while Panthrakikos’ next test is against Aris on 5 August.

AEL travelled to Poland for a three‑period friendly against Legia Warsaw. Legia opened the scoring in the 50th minute with a close‑range finish by Ariol. AEL responded in the 85th minute when Sing converted a chance created by Tschatakovic, securing a 1‑1 result. Coach Ugko Martins used the match to assess his squad’s readiness, noting goalkeeper Kyriakou’s performance and several attacking opportunities for his side.