Ansarifard and his compatriot Ehsan Hajisafi both started in a match that would determine their side’s place in the domestic league playoffs, and European football next season.
Petros Mantalos scored the first goal in the 69th minute by a header from a corner kick.
Towards the end of regular time, it was Ansarifard who would seal the crucial three points for his side slotting away AEK’s second of the night in the 88th minute.
AEK Athens sits in 3rd with 42 points in the Greek Super League, while PAS Giannina is in 5th place with 36 points.