Aris beat Ionikos 2-1 in the eighth round of the Super League. Alan Pardew’s team returned to success after consecutive losses to Volos and AEK.

The Thessaloniki team won 4 victories and is fifth in the standings with 13 points. Ionikos did not win and was left with 2 points and last place. Dimitris Spanu’s team took the lead with Mantzis in the 42nd minute, with the hosts turning around in the second half.

The Thessaloniki team tried to find a place at the beginning of the match. The first big stage was for Ionikos.

In the 19th minute, the Ionikos players beautifully transferred the ball, Aosman gave it to Eleftheriadis, who made the move, but none of the Mantzis could hit the net and score. A few seconds later, Manzies tried to “hang” Questa, but goalkeeper Arisa blocked the ball.

In the 21st minute, Palma shot from the height of the square, but the ball stopped at the right post. In the 30th minute, Camacho scored against Ari, but his goal was not counted due to offside. Aris had the ball but couldn’t create phases.

At 42 minute Ionikos opened the scoring in the match. Lovera fired a shot, Cuesta kicked the ball, but Manzies took the rebound and scored into an empty net. In the 44th minute, Fatiga scored, Cuesta blocked the ball.

The guests approached the second half more threateningly and missed a great moment in the 48th when Aosman crossed, but his efforts fell into Cuesta’s hands. Ionikos tried to threaten mainly with counter-attacks after Aris was looking for an equalizing goal.

In the 62nd minute, Alan Pardew’s team equalized 1-1, and Gervinho scored a goal into an empty net. The hosts continued to put pressure and after 11 minutes they scored the second goal.

In the 73rd minute, Odubaco crossed and Gray beat Lefteris Houtesiotis from close range. Ionikos tried to threaten, and 83′ Massas took the ball away, but Eleftheriadis’ vertical shot was unsuccessful. In stoppage time, Mendoza took a free kick and Cuesta made a handy save.