Sturm Graz loses 1:2 to Panathinaikos Athens. The results crisis of SK Sturm Graz is getting worse. Against the 20-time Greek champion Panathinaikos Athens, the Blackies went down on Thursday evening despite a great goal from Kiteishvili. Only one win in the last eight matches is a poor record. The fight for a possible play-off ticket for the knockout phase of the UEFA Europa League continues. Jürgen Säumel, the coach of Sturm Graz, comments on the defeat: I think we put in a performance where a draw would have been possible. We didn't give them many chances, but it was hard to create opportunities. Niklas Geyrhofer, defender of Sturm Graz, says: In the first half, we had some chances, in the second half they didn't give us much. Then we have to play more offensively in the second half, because we didn't have much going forward. Oliver Christensen, goalkeeper of Sturm Graz, says: Great goal, but we didn't create much. We lack the final touch, I don't know, maybe the experience or the feeling for the game. Sturm Graz now has to focus on the next game to continue the fight for a play-off ticket. The Blackies hope for a win to improve their chances. The UEFA Europa League is an important competition for Sturm Graz, and the team will give everything to be successful. The players are determined to turn things around and get back on track. The coach and the team are working hard to improve their performance and get the desired results.