15.08.2025 07:41
Samsunspor's opponent in the UEFA Europa League playoff round was Panathinaikos, who defeated Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, in a penalty shootout.
In the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round, Arda Turan's team Shakhtar Donetsk hosted Panathinaikos at home in the second leg after the first match ended in a 0-0 draw.
ARDA TURAN COLLAPSED IN PENALTIES
The normal time of the match ended in a 0-0 draw, and the game went into extra time. As no goals were scored during the extra periods, the match went to penalties. Panathinaikos, who gained a 4-3 advantage in penalties, managed to advance to the next round. Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, bid farewell to the UEFA Europa League.
RECEIVED A RED CARD
In the 83rd minute of the match, Shakhtar's head coach Arda Turan received a red card after approaching the referee.
PANATHINAIKOS, SAMSUNSPOR'S RIVAL
With this result, Panathinaikos secured their place in the play-off round. The Greek team will face our representative Samsunspor in this round.