Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Aris 2nd with 85 points, Sparta 12th with 40, 45 apart. Sparta's recent output lagged their position: 16th on form over five rounds while 12th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.85/1.35 for Sparta and 2/0.38 for Aris (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.26.
Momentum sat with Aris, winners of their last four.
The match was played at Dimotiko Stadio Spartis in Sparti (capacity 2,000). On the scoreboard, Aris led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 0-3.