ATHENS, Greece — First-half goals from Alberto Botia, Tarik Elyounoussi and Brown Ideye secured defending champion Olympiakos an easier-than-expected 3-0 win over rival Panathinaikos in the Greek league on Sunday (Monday, Manila time).
After eight matches, Olympiakos extended its lead over Panathinaikos to seven points and already looks the clear favorite for a 19th league title in 21 seasons.
Botia opened the scoring with a header off Costas Fortounis' corner in the 21st, five minutes before Elyounoussi made it 2-0 with a close strike. Fortounis' free kick fed Ideye for a header to complete victory in the 44th.
In the 60th, Panathinaikos wasted a chance when Cristian Ledesma sent a penalty kick wide.
Also Sunday, Panionios beat PAOK 1-0, Panetolikos defeated Larissa 2-1 and Kerkyra prevailed 2-1 over Veria.
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