Tiknizyan Plays Full 90 Minutes as Olympiacos Secure Fifth Consecutive Victory
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Armenia national team defender Nair Tiknizyan played the full 90 minutes for Olympiacos as the Greek giants claimed a 2-0 away victory over Panetolikos on October 18 in Matchday 7 of the Greek Super League.
The Armenian footballer started the match and remained on the pitch until the final whistle, contributing to another important victory for the Piraeus-based club.
Olympiacos opened the scoring in the 17th minute through Joel Roca. In the second half, the hosts attempted to find an equalizer, but Chiquinho doubled the visitors' advantage in the 73rd minute to seal the 2-0 win.
The result marked Olympiacos' fifth consecutive victory across all competitions, extending their impressive run of form in both domestic and European competitions.
Nair Tiknizyan's Statistics Against Panetolikos
According to SofaScore, the 27-year-old Armenia international received a 7.5 match rating for his performance.
- Minutes played: 90
- Shots: 1
- Accurate passes: 34 (67%)
- Successful dribbles: 1/1
- Tackles: 1
- Interceptions: 2
- Clearances: 8
- Blocked shots: 2
- Ball recoveries: 3
- Duels won: 3/7
Tiknizyan's defensive contribution was particularly notable. The Armenian defender recorded eight clearances, two interceptions and two blocked shots, helping Olympiacos keep a clean sheet.
Olympiacos will return to action on October 22, when they host Sparta Prague in the UEFA Europa League.