Panathinaikos FC advanced to the Last 16 of the UEFA Europa League after defeating Viktoria Plzen on penalties, following a 1–1 draw in the Czech Republic that left the playoff tie level at 3–3 on aggregate.
Panathinaikos struck early through Andrews Tetteh, who finished calmly inside nine minutes, but Plzen gradually grew into the contest and equalised just after the hour when Karel Spacil headed home from a corner.
Neither side could find a winner in normal time or extra time, despite Panathinaikos being reduced to ten men late on.
Goalkeeper Alban Lafont then proved decisive in the shootout, helping the Greek side edge a tense contest and seal progression.
Panathinaikos will now face either FC Midtjylland or Real Betis in the Last 16, while Plzen exit Europe unbeaten across 90 and 120 minutes.
Source: flashscore.com
