The great opportunity was there, but it was lost. PAOK had it against Schalke, but did not succeed. It was defeated 3-2 by the Germans in Toumba, in the second game of the Champions League playoffs and was eliminated by the "golden" groups. Now, it will be on Friday (30/8, 13:45) in the draw of the Europa League groups.In the leave due to Toumba's punishment, the "biceps" was found to chase the score twice, with the Germans leading in the 43rd minute with Salai. Athanasiadis equalized at 53 ′, but despite the dismissal of Jones at 64 ′ and its numerical disadvantage, Schalke took the lead again with Draxler at 67 ′. He was not discouraged by the new draw, this time by Katsouranis at 79 ′ and took the victory at 90 ′ with Salai.
The "biceps" wanted, but was "drowned" by stress and defensive gaps κεν On the positive side that he did not "leave" the match after 1-2, although he wanted two goals, he tried until the end, equalized even if he was on target at 81 ′ he could make the complete upset! It is noteworthy that at half time Stephens was sent off for protesting to the referee.