Varga Scores Winner for AEK Athens
Barnabás Varga headed in the decisive goal during AEK Athens’ 2-1 victory over Levadiakosz in the Greek Super League, ORIGO reported.
The 32-year-old Hungarian striker played the full match and secured the three points in the 55th minute.
The home side fell behind in the 26th minute after Cobnan finished a quick counterattack for Levadiakosz, following an earlier disallowed header from Varga for offside in the 11th minute. AEK Athens equalized shortly after the break when Luka Jović converted a 51st-minute penalty awarded for a handball.
Varga Seeks Return to Form Before Joining Hungary Squad
Varga admitted his recent outings fell short of expectations before finding the net at the weekend. He told AEK TV that he hopes the winner marks a return to his best form as he joins the Hungary national team for upcoming fixtures.
“The previous matches didn’t go as I wanted, but I hope that with this goal I will return to my good form and continue like this,” Varga said, according to ORIGO.
The forward now joins the Hungary squad ahead of two UEFA Nations League matches. Hungary faces Georgia away on November 14 at 18:00 local time, followed by a home fixture against Northern Ireland on November 17 at 20:45.
AEK Athens Climbs Standings Despite Playing with 10 Men
Nemzeti Sport Online reported that Varga has now scored six goals in seven league appearances and 10 goals across 15 total matches this season. The victory lifted AEK Athens to 20 points from nine matches, placing them third in the standings behind PAOK, Panathinaikosz, and Olympiakos, with an outstanding game in hand against Atromitos.
Despite playing the final minutes with 10 men following Marin’s dismissal, AEK held on to secure the result.
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