Georgios Paraschos

Olympiakos took advantage of AEK's slip-up at home to finish first at the halfway point of the Super League season and earn the unofficial title of the winter champion.

AEK was held to a goalless draw at home on Saturday by Apollon, whose new manager Giorgos Paraschos managed to organize the visitors' defense well enough to frustrate the Yellows at the Olympic Stadium.

Former Portugal international Ricardo Sa Pinto has been appointed coach of Atromitos, the Greek Super League club said on Wednesday.

The 41-year-old, who managed OFI Crete in Greece's top flight last season, has signed a two-year deal.

"Atromitos is very pleased to announce that the Portuguese Ricardo Sa Pinto is the new coach of our team,» the club said in a brief statement.

By George Georgakopoulos

Olympiakos spent just two nights alone on top of the Super League, as on Monday evening PAOK joined the champions on 10 points through its 1-0 victory at Panetolikos.