Bulgarian national team captain, Kiril Despodov, played a pivotal role in PAOK's thrilling 3-2 victory over Aberdeen in Group G of the UEFA Conference League on Thursday.
Despodov started the match on the bench in Scotland but made a significant impact when he entered the game in the 73rd minute, with his team trailing 0-2. In a matter of seconds, he netted a crucial goal, narrowing PAOK's deficit. Subsequently, the Greek team managed to get the win with goals from Vierinha and Stefan Schwab, who converted a penalty.
Despodov's exceptional performances in European tournaments with his new team have been consistent. In the first leg against Helsinki, he scored a goal in a 2-1 victory, and he provided an assist in another 2-1 win over Eintracht. As a result, PAOK maintains a perfect record of points, leading confidently in the group.
In the other Group G match, Eintracht delivered a resounding 6-0 victory against HIK Helsinki at home. /BGNES
