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PAOK secured a commendable 1-1 draw with Dutch giants Ajax in Amsterdam on Wednesday night in the first leg of their Champions League time.
The Thessaloniki side managed to put aside the recent managerial reshuffle to produce a professional display against the Dutch league's runners-up at the Amsterdam Arena.
The visitors could have buckled after going behind in just the 13th minute to a great finish from Uruguayan World Cup hero Luis Suarez.
Goalkeeper Kostas Chalkias was also injured in the build-up to the goal and had to be replaced by Dario Kresic.
PAOK however, held out and got a foothold in the game before grabbing what could be a very valuable equalizer.
The goal was set up by Dimitris Salpigidis in the 72nd minute. The forward, who returned to his hometown club this summer, held up the ball in the Ajax half, spun and threaded a precise pass through the retreating Dutch defenders for the onrushing Vladimir Ivic to latch onto - he unleashed a thunderous shot into the top corners, sending some 3,000 PAOK fans at the ground into delirium.
The goal sets up a fascinating tie for the return leg next week when the passionate home crowd will surely do whatever it can to push PAOK toward a historic qualification for the group stages of the Champions League.
Periklis Iakovakis was flying the flag again for Greece as he eased his way into the semi-finals of the men's 400 metre burdles at the Euyropean Championships in Barcelona on Wednesday.
The 2006 champion came second in his heat behind Britain's Rhys Williams in a time of 49.49. It was a long way off his personal best but as they ran the quickest heat it was still the second fastest time of the day.
There was disappointment, though, for Spiros Papadopoulos who came fourth in his heat in 51.25 seconds, missing out on the semi-finals.
The semis takes place on Thursday with the final on Saturday.
Dimitris Gravalos lined up for the semi-finals of the 400 metres but a seventh place finish meant no appearance in the final.
On the women's side Georgia Kokloni took a big step towards the final of the 100 metres. The 29-year-old, who took silver at the 2005 European indoor at 60m and also won gold at last year's Mediterranean Games, posted a time of 11.5 seconds as she came in second in her heat behind French sprinter Veronique Mang.
With Germany's Verena Sailer running the quickest time of 11.27, Kokloni was the tenth fastest of the day.
Otherwise, there was disappointment for Greece's women as Nikolia Kiriakopoulou and Afroditi Skafida failed to qualify for the pole vault final, both posting a disappointing 4.25. Alexandra Papageorgiou also came up short in the women's hammer.
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Hughes set to become Fulham boss Fulham have reached an agreement with Mark Hughes for him to become their new manager, BBC Sport understands.
GB duo reach 110m hurdles semis Great Britain's Andy Turner and Will Sharman both qualify for the semi-finals of the men's 110m hurdles at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona.
Israeli Kayal agrees Celtic deal Celtic sign Maccabi Haifa's Biram Kayal on a four-year deal after the player secures a work permit.
Maradona hits out at 'betrayal' Diego Maradona accuses the Argentine Football Association of "lies and betrayal" after his reign as national coach ends.
Lennon defiant after Celtic loss Manager Neil Lennon refuses to write off Celtic, despite the first-leg Champions League defeat by Braga.
Ferguson defends Man Utd owners Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson gives his backing to the under-fire Glazer family, who own the club.
Taylor injury blow for Newcastle Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is set to miss the first three months of the Premier League season through injury.
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Murray looking for new direction Andy Murray says sacking his coach Miles Maclagan came as a result of the pair differing in their view of his game.
Worsfold, Harvey in election stoush Eagles coach John Worsfold is fearing a voter backlash after six straight losses to Fremantle, in the lead-up to Sunday's Derby at Subiaco Oval.
Corruption claims hit Delhi Games Indian investigators say they have found evidence of corruption in several construction projects for the Delhi Commonwealth Games.
Victory add to Docklands criticism Melbourne Victory players have added to the group of footballers concerned about the playing surface at Docklands stadium.
Bitter Maradona lashes out at 'lies' Diego Maradona has accused Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona of "lying" and team manager Carlos Bilardo of "treason".
McKenna steps up Coast recruiting Gold Coast will intensify its AFL recruiting drive after coach Guy McKenna and head recruiter Scott Clayton scribble down a phantom team for the opening round of 2011.
Australia bids to host 2015 Asian Cup The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed Australia has formally lodged its bid to host the Asian Cup 2015 finals.
GWS in after clearing last hurdle The AFL has officially granted the Greater Western Sydney team a licence to become its 18th club.
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Dartmouth Coach Competes at U.S. Senior Open Rich Parker played in one United States Open, in 1990, but 20 years later, now a college coach, he will compete in the United States Senior Open.
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Pac-10 Commissioner Envisions a Premier TV Channel Commissioner Larry Scott wants to diverge somewhat from the strategy that the Big Ten followed when it carved out a schedule of football and basketball games for its network from the rights it sold to ESPN in a long-term extension.
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