Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published on Sunday, 05 April 2026, 09:49 / Updated on Sunday, 05 April 2026 09:50
Alexandru Mățan (26 years old), the Romanian footballer of Panetolikos, scored in the 16th minute of the duel with Atromitos, score 1-1, in the first stage of the play-out in Greece.
Alexandru Mățan took advantage of an error by the opposing goalkeeper, Panetolikos led the whole game, but it was equalized in the 90th+5th minute. Mățan saw the equalizer from the bench as he was substituted in the 85th minute.
Alexandru Mățan scored again in Greece: Panetolikos turned in the end by Atromitos
Alexandru Mățan took advantage of a wrong pass by Atromitos goalkeeper Luka Gugeshashvili. The goalkeeper tried to start a formation from the defense, he passed weakly, and Mățan intercepted. The Romanian footballer entered the box and dribbled both the goalkeeper and the other three defenders in the box, and then scored with a strong shot in the center of the goal.
In the 85th minute, Alexandru Mățan was replaced by Evangelos Nikolaou, and finally Atromitos scored the equalizing goal in the 90th+5th minute through Denzel Jubitana, an international from Suriname.
The draw between the two lifted Panetolikos up a place in the second league play-out. Alexandru Mățan's team is in 2nd place, with 27 points, tied with the 3rd place holder. At the moment, Panetolikos has no emotions regarding relegation and is 7 points from the red zone. Atromitos is the leader of the Super League play-out.
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This season Alexandru Mățan played 32 matches for Panetolikos, scored 5 goals, only one of which was in the Greek Cup, and also has three decisive assists. It is quoted by specialized websites at two million euros. It is his first season at Panetolikos and his contract with the Greek side expires at the end of the season.
In Romania, Alex Mățan played at Farul Constanța and on loan at Rapid and FC Voluntari. Abroad he played for Columbus Crew and Dibba Al-Hisn.
Ranking in the play-out in Greece
