Djebbour Returns to AEK Athens Lineup

Rafik Djebbour returned to the AEK Athens lineup for the first time in over four months after being left out by team manager Dusan Bajevic for disciplinary problems. The 24-year old striker went straight into the starting line-up for AEK's away trip to second placed Olympiakos, and after a slow start, he managed to adjust to the pace of the game. Halfway through the first half, Djebbour had an excellent chance to get back to his scoring ways, as he was put through clear against the keeper. However, Djebbour could not round Greek international keeper Nikopolidis, and found himself trying to dribble past him on the edge of the box before the ball was put out for a corner. In the 27th minute, Olympiakos opened the scoring through Avram Papadopoulous, but a quick fire double from Argentinian striker Ignacio Scoco in the 33rd and 40th minute put AEK back in the driving seat. The score remained that way until the full-time whistle, with Djebbour having played the entire game. The win moves AEK Athens into 5th place in the Greek Super League, just one point behind 4th placed Aris Thessaloniki.