Nair Tiknizyan Helps Olympiacos Beat Panathinaikos in Greek Super League Derby

Olympiacos secured an important 1-0 victory over Panathinaikos in the headline clash of Matchday 6 of the Greek Super League. Armenia national team defender Nair Tiknizyan played 83 minutes and made a valuable contribution to the Piraeus club's success.

The only goal of the match came in the 34th minute, when Olympiacos centre-back Panagiotis Retsos scored following a free-kick awarded after a foul on Nair Tiknizyan.

The Armenian international therefore played an indirect role in setting up his team's winning goal.

Olympiacos faced a difficult challenge in the 66th minute when right-back Manolis Saliakas was sent off. Despite being reduced to ten men, the hosts managed to protect their narrow lead and secure a crucial derby victory.

Nair Tiknizyan's Statistics Against Panathinaikos

For the 27-year-old Armenia international, this was his first Greek derby since joining Olympiacos. Tiknizyan started the match, played 83 minutes and received a 7.0 rating from SofaScore.

His match statistics:

• Minutes played: 83

• Interceptions: 1

• Clearances: 4

• Ball recoveries: 2

• Duels won: 4

• Aerial duels won: 1

• Accurate crosses: 1

• Progressive carries: 1

• Fouls won: 3

Tiknizyan's physical condition is particularly impressive considering his recent workload. Before this match, the Armenian defender had played four matches for the Armenia national team in just ten days, completing the full 90 minutes in each appearance.

That meant he had accumulated 360 minutes of international football in a short period before playing another 83 minutes in an intense Greek derby.

Despite the demanding schedule, Tiknizyan delivered a solid defensive performance while also contributing to his team's attacking play.

After six rounds, Olympiacos sit third in the Greek Super League standings with 13 points. Panathinaikos remain top of the table with 15 points despite the defeat.

Olympiacos will next face French side Marseille in the UEFA Europa League.