AEK drew with Olympiakos at “G. Karaiskakis”, but Mijat Gacinovic’s performance was impressive. Ilias Kallonas analyzes the image of the Serb who had a record, but also a series of important firsts.
AEK performed an excellent performance at “G. Karaiskakis”, especially in the first half, but failed to get the victory, as they drew 0-0 with Olympiacos in the 13th matchday of the Super League.
The “yellow and black” imposed their game in the first half, but without turning their superiority into goals, despite the fact that they missed three good chances to send the ball into the net. At the same time, in the second and despite the promotion of Olympiakos, they managed the match correctly and left Faliro undefeated.
Gacinovic, the most influential player of AEK
However, at the end of the day, the Union may also feel wronged by the final result based on the image they presented throughout the match. Brostaris, in yet another match for AEK, was Mijat Gacinovic. The Serb is the most consistent and influential footballer in the Union this season.
The ability he has to ideally combine both the his defensive as well as offensive duties, turn him into a superweapon in his hands Matias Almeida, as was proven in the derby with Olympiakos. The 27-year-old midfielder brings out a lot of intensity in his game, he presses high, while at the same time he is one of the best in the creative part.
But before we get to the specifics, let’s look at the Opta/Stats Perform graph of AEK’s transfer network (and) in the match with Olympiakos.
The transfer network and the area of action of the AEK players against Olympiakos
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For yet another encounter, Gacinovic and Araujo alternated down the left, constantly creating cracks in Avila’s side, with the Serb taking the lead in their first half Levi Garcia and Lazaro Rota across from him Alexander Paschalakisin two classic (and great) scoring chances.
Record in xAssist and first in key passes and recoveries
In general, “Gatsi” had an excellent night, having 0.95 xAssist. In other words, based on the phases he created for his teammates, he deserved to have an assist in the match. A performance that is the best this season in the Greek league, leaving behind Adrian Riera of Asteras who had 0.82 xAssist against Atromitos on the 12th matchday.
At the same time, the Serbian midfielder of AEK was first in key passes (5) in the match, as in possession recoveries with 9 (along with Harold Mukudi), while he also had two successful dribbles. So, his huge contribution both defensively and creatively is proven in practice.
Gacinovic’s passes in the derby with Olympiakos
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Almeida found in the person of the 27-year-old midfielder the footballer he needed to bring his “want” and philosophy to the pitch. And the Serb justifies him in every game. He is by far the most influential player in AEK’s play, moving across the length and breadth of the pitch.
Its quality is undeniable. So is his catalytic presence in AEK’s generally very good course in the championship.
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