The historic 3X2 for Olympiacos in the European League and the moments in 45+3 and in 91’… | Blog – Kostas Nikolakopoulos

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Olympiacos, its coach and its players, can learn a lot from such matches, as against West Ham and Freiburg, but even Topola, who until the 59th minute was tied 1-1 with the Germans, as the other day they drew 1-0. In London, they led against the English until the 66th minute, proving that they were not an ordinary team.

Above all They learn that at this level, the smallest details play a role, and therefore, maintaining focus is a crucial factor. For example, the “red and white” lost all trace of their concentration, and celebrated madly a 2-0 win in stoppage time of the first half. So, with West Ham making a cross, but literally with a cross, they found themselves in a shooting position in the area of ​​the diminutive Paschalakis, who, if he had not come out in time with his huge body to prevent a 1-2 in the first part of the 45+3, would likely have changed the game. All in replay.

Olympiacos He entered the game like he was supposed to enter, and that was his little secret. As with Genk, he opened the scoring in 22 seconds with Fortuny from Rodini’s cross, and now in 35 seconds Rodini found himself making the first cross of the match from his preferred position, after a beautiful combination between Essie and Pontense, come on, luck. The English were more readable than the Belgians, but despite this, Olympiacos took the first corner of the match before the end of the first minute.

So, with this Aggression, you show your mood towards your opponent. Sometimes on a team level and sometimes on a personal level. Certainly, Fortunis’ beautiful goal was the result of a wonderful individual effort, resulting in a shot that went wide, but we can note that it all started with a throw-in from Ortega, and that for the ball to reach the scorer, the ball had to have been circulated for more than 20 seconds with great safety. Cross legs Podense, Poroso, Ese, Ortega and Ese again.

per second Goal, we all stand at Rodini’s “wicked” cross, which also scored his previous goal with Olympiacos, in Ioannina with PAS, with his left foot (!), but Mandi’s nice maneuver was also “too much money” and the goal is a great turn of play from the left. To the right where Rodini initially combined with Alexandropoulos, the latter was cut off but the Brazilian picked up the ball again and scored – he was charged with a goal by UEFA because when he kicked the ball it had a clear path. Towards the French goalkeeper.

truly Olympiacos may have reached 100% to achieve this result, but it is important to score more points, which shows that in marginally decided matches, not only maximum effort is required, but also maximum concentration and correct decisions. Otherwise, the effort may reach the maximum in some cases, especially when playing at home, where 32,000 people turn the stadium into a cauldron, but in all likelihood it will not be enough when playing away from home.

For example, There is a stage in the 91st minute, where Fortunis does another good personal work and shoots (a little). El Kaabi was alone on his right, and the ball had to go there, to the center of the attack, so he could finish the phase. Now, no one cares, because the score is 2-1 unchanged, but I can remind you that the English threatened in the 92nd and 97th minutes… In fact, earlier, it was Alexandropoulos who did exactly the same thing with a shot wide from the mark and did not pass To his also unmarked colleague, who in this particular case was…Fortounis.

Both The Greek serves should have had a clearer mind and been more of a team, passing passes to other Olympiacos players, who were in a better position, inside the area, but also unguarded. At this point, we can notice that the Kaabi striker finished the 90 minutes without any finality. Simply because he didn’t get a pass to finish the stage himself – let’s say he got one, but it was difficult from the side to turn and shoot. In a way, the role of the Moroccan, who nevertheless provides assistance, even if he has “defeats” in the match, has turned into an ungrateful role.

He was a fighter, didn’t miss balls, made mistakes, had a good attitude, while breaking the ball on a couple of occasions as Pontense and Alexandropoulos should shoot in good conditions.

accidental:

Try We still have to understand how the arbitration was in his favor last weekend in Kifissia, one match before facing Olympiacos. For those who do not know, referee Vergetes sent off the Kifisia player completely unjustly from the 36th minute^the Fine and unfairly also awarded a penalty kick to OFI in the 85th minute^the Minute, thin. OFI, despite the tragic decisions of the referee, who noticeably ignored the recommendations of VAR Tsakalides (!), did not win the draw 0-0, but this does not change the essence of the matter.

less: Not only was Vergetes not punished for his disastrous refereeing by EPO KED, but he was appointed 4^s British in Ek Pauk!!! While Tsakalidis, who tried to “return him to the system,” was the one who was punished and did not get a job! By the way, Vergetes of Arcadia ruled. Just as Diamantopoulos, who will whistle OFI-Olympiakos tomorrow, is also from Arcadia, the same person who whistled OFI-PAOK 1-0 and OFI-AEK 2-0… Diamantopoulos, yes, he was also VAR at OFI- Aris 3-2! In other words, the international referee from Arcadia is involved, either as a referee or as a VAR referee, in all three of OFI’s major victories this year!!!

Be careful Now: Tomorrow’s VAR is Perakis, who booed Olympiacos-Atromitos (4-0) and was punished by KED with a two-match ban from tariffs, due to an alleged penalty kick in favor of Atromitos, with the result being…3 -0!!! What message does his induction in the OFI-Olympiacos match, in addition to the penalty he received in the Olympiacos-Atromitos match, send to VAR?

today’s picture:

Surprisingly He is the balance of Olympiacos’ attack so far in their first three Europa League matches, scoring two goals in Freiburg, two goals in Topola and two goals in West Ham! It is something the club has never done before, to score two goals in each of the first three group stage matches in any competition!

Awesome Martinez’s team is productive, thanks firstly to Fortuny’s star power (one goal and two assists), and secondly to the performances of El Kaabi (two goals), Pontense (one goal and one assist) and Rodini (also one goal and one assist). And thirdly, with the help of Masoura (goal) and Essie (one pass).