Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers marked a memorable milestone for Panathinaikos, scoring his first goal for the club to guide them past Athens Kallithea FC in a nail-biting encounter in Greek Cup on Wednesday evening.
The 30-year-old forward, who played 78 minutes, broke the deadlock in the 30th minute, giving the home side a narrow 1-0 advantage at the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium.
Dessers’ Strike Sends Panathinaikos Through
His clinical finish was the difference between the teams and ultimately booked Panathinaikos a spot in the next round of the competition.
The remainder of the match saw few clear-cut chances as both sides struggled to find a second goal.
Panathinaikos’ defence held firm, securing the slim lead and ensuring that Dessers’ effort would prove decisive.
This win is a timely boost for Panathinaikos, ending a frustrating run that saw them draw twice and suffer a defeat in recent league action.
The victory provides momentum ahead of Sunday’s high-profile clash with Olympiacos, where Dessers and his teammates will be looking to carry their cup form into the league.
Dessers’ Journey: From Rangers to Panathinaikos
Dessers joined the Greek giants on a permanent three-year deal from Glasgow Rangers, ending months of speculation over his future despite an impressive previous season.
At Rangers, the Nigerian forward recorded 35 goal contributions in 55 appearances, netting 29 times and providing five assists.
He also added another goal and an assist in seven games this season before making the move to Greece.
The striker will be keen to continue showing his scoring instincts in the Greece Super League, providing Panathinaikos with a reliable attacking outlet as they chase domestic success.
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