Panathinaikos Thrash Kairat 5-1 Ahead of CSKA Sofia Match

Panathinaikos delivered an emphatic performance to beat Kairat Almaty 5-1 away from home, maintaining a perfect record after two rounds of the Conference League. The Greek side demonstrated its attacking strength in Kazakhstan and now turns its attention to an upcoming meeting with CSKA Sofia.

The visitors made a fast start, with Vicente Taborda opening the scoring in the sixth minute. Cyriel Dessers doubled the advantage in the 24th minute, putting Panathinaikos firmly in control. Although a goal by Andres Tetteh was ruled out shortly afterwards, the Greek side continued to create chances.

Dessers struck again to make it 3-0 before substitute Kairat Katwa extended the lead just one minute after coming onto the pitch. Panathinaikos kept pushing forward, and Elmin Rastoder added a fifth goal to complete a dominant display.

Kairat managed to score a consolation goal through Ismail Bekbolat, but it did little to change the outcome. Panathinaikos now have two wins from two matches in the competition and will face CSKA Sofia in Athens on 5 November, in a fixture that will provide another important test of their European ambitions.