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Jamie Vardy proves Leicester's old reliable in win over AEK Athens
Oct 29, 2020
Jamie Vardy inspired Leicester to a nervy Europa League victory at AEK Athens.
The 33-year-old became the Foxes' oldest European goalscorer after netting from the spot in a 2-1 win.
Hamza Choudhury's strike also helped ensure Leicester maintained their 100% start to Group G.
Muamer Tankovic netted after the break to make it an anxious evening before missing a golden chance to make it 2-2.
Cengiz Under hit the bar, but the Foxes survived an improved second-half performance from the hosts.
They remain join top with Braga, who beat Zorya Luhansk, with the Portuguese side travelling to the King Power Stadium next week.
Marko Livaja wasted good AEK chances and, while Leicester failed to find top gear, they had enough to win.
The Foxes still gave AEK some early encouragement and Petros Mantalos skied well over after 12 minutes, but the visitors took charge soon after.
James Maddison drove wide from the edge of the area before Brendan Rodgers’ side got the breakthrough after 18 minutes.
Maddison slipped Vardy into the area and he was clattered by onrushing Panagiotis Tsintotas.
The striker picked himself up to score from the spot and beat Tsintotas with pure power, with the goalkeeper getting two hands to the ball.
AEK had lost just once in their previous 23 home games, but Leicester pushed for a second and Under’s effort was blocked by Tsintotas.
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