AEK Novibet secured a vital 2-1 victory over Atromitos in their Super League playoff match, demonstrating resilience in the second half. The match, which was crucial for AEK Novibet, saw them take an early lead and withstand significant pressure from Atromitos in the second half.

The match started with Atromitos posing an early threat, but AEK Novibet quickly found their rhythm and opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a goal from Makon. They then extended their lead to 2-0 in the 34th minute when Sagkal cleared the ball and Touta capitalized. Despite Atromitos' efforts to respond before halftime, AEK Novibet maintained their lead.

In the second half, Atromitos increased their pressure, with Zouber being particularly active and Bakou adding intensity from the bench. Atromitos created numerous goal-scoring opportunities, with a total of 14 attempts compared to AEK Novibet's 11. A contentious VAR review in the 48th minute for a potential penalty added to the tension, but the game continued without a penalty call.

AEK Novibet also had chances to extend their lead, with Sagkal and Touta posing threats. However, as the match progressed, Atromitos continued to press hard. The score was reduced to 2-1 in the 90th minute by Bakou, who scored from close range, setting up a tense finish. Nonetheless, AEK Novibet held on to their lead and secured the victory in the final moments.

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