Ponce ruins Brighton's European debut to snatch victory for AEK Athens, Europa League
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Brighton pay for defensive lapses as AEK Athens spoil Seagulls' Europa League party - Mirror Online
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Brighton make history with first ever goal in Europe, but AEK Athens rain on their Europa League parade
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Brighton pay for defensive lapses as AEK Athens spoil Seagulls' Europa League party - Mirror Online
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Roberto De Zerbi rues Brighton's lack of experience after AEK Athens defeat, Europa League
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Ezequiel Ponce of AEK Athens celebrates after scoring a goal during News Photo - Getty Images
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Ezequiel Ponce of AEK Athens celebrates scoring his teams third goal making the score 2-3 - Brighton & Hove Albion v AEK Athens, UEFA Europa League, Amex Stadium, Brighton, UK - 21st
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Ponce ruins Brighton's European debut to snatch victory for AEK Athens, Europa League