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Kovačević sends Olympiacos top

Saturday, January 5, 2008

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Two second-half goals from Darko Kovačević earned Olympiacos CFP a 2-1 victory at Iraklis FC which lifted the UEFA Champions League hopefuls to the summit.

Darko Kovačević scored twice for Olympiacos
Darko Kovačević scored twice for Olympiacos ©Getty Images

Two second-half goals from Darko Kovačević earned Olympiacos CFP a 2-1 victory at Iraklis FC on Saturday which lifted the UEFA Champions League hopefuls to the top of the Greek Super League.

Quick goals
The title-holders fell behind in the 59th minute in Salonika before the Serbian striker struck in the 70th and 72nd minutes. AEK Athens FC can regain pole position if they win at fourth-placed Asteras Tripolis FC when the first half of the season concludes on Sunday. Olympiacos meet Chelsea FC in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League next month.

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