Go Ahead Eagles achieved a spectacular victory against Panathinaikos at the Olympic Stadium in Athens. The club, seen as the underdog, managed to win 1-2, leading to disbelief and criticism from the Greek media. Milan Smit was the hero of the night with two goals, while Jari de Busser was crucial as the goalkeeper in maintaining the lead. After an early setback with a goal from Karol Swiderski, Go Ahead Eagles showed resilience and fought back into the match. Within a span of seven minutes, Smit scored twice, turning the game on its head. The victory was not only an achievement for the club but also a celebration for the 1000 traveling fans. The Greek media were incredulous about the result, with comments that it was almost an achievement in itself to lose to a club that had never won a European match. Go Ahead Eagles left Athens with a full bag of points, giving their confidence a massive boost for the upcoming matches.