It may not have been the dream start for Amir Azmy at Thessaloniki, because of the defeat in a local derby between his new team P.A.O.K. and Iraklis, but his elements of pure talent and strong potential were obvious.

Amir Azmy was positive, making the 4.000 P.A.O.K. fans that travelled to "Kaftantzogleio" optimistic about his future at the club.

Half an hour after the referee's first whistle, Amir Azmy fired a free kick with extreme power towards the Iraklis goal, but unfortunately the ball didn't hit the net. Several times, though, his determined tackling helped his team keep the nills till half time.

In the second half, referee Spyropoulos changed the match into a personal issue. Iraklis scored with a goal that not only frustrated PAOK, but was accepted with fury because of offside claims. Ten minutes later, an unfairly not given corner for PAOK caused
the entering of some fans onto the pitch, that went back to their seats after the stadium security efforts.

Later on, the ref had the last word with something that we rarely see in European football. Iraklis player Kapetanos firstly hit the ball with his arm, and then blocked it down like a goalkeeper. Referee Spyropoulos saw nothing, while a whole stadium and eleven players shouted and waved repeatedly.