On 5 October, one of the matches of the Europa League in football took place. Bacca Topola (Serbia) and Olympiacos (Piraeus) met.
Europa League
BačkaTopola (Serbia) - Olympiacos (Piraeus) - 2:2 (0:1)
Goals: I. Djakovac (63) - Masouras (16), Daniel Podens (57)
Warnings: Alexandros Paschalakis (85), Nemanja Petrović (90+4).
In a thrilling match between TSC Backa Topola and Olympiakos Piraeus in the UEFA Europa League at the TSC Arena, fans saw some exciting football. At half-time the score was 0-1 in favour of Olympiakos, but the game eventually ended in a tense 2-2 draw. The first goal came in the 16th minute when Olympiacos took the lead thanks to a goal from Giorgos Masouras. Masouras' clinical play delighted the visiting fans and gave the team an early lead. The Greek team continued to dominate the match and doubled their lead in the 57th minute thanks to a goal from Daniel Podense. However, Bakka Topola showed tremendous resilience and did not relent against the Greek giants. In the 63rd minute, Ilia Djakovac put the ball in the net, sparking a wave of optimism among the fans. The goal breathed new life into the match and instilled faith in the TSC players. The 72nd minute brought a setback for Olympiacos as Andreas Ntoy received a red card, leaving his team in the minority. TSC Baka Topola saw an opportunity and made two substitutions in the 79th minute, bringing on Goran Antonić and Petar Stanić to bolster the attack.
As the match approached its climax, tension was building, with both teams looking to score the decisive goal. In the 85th minute, Olympiacos Piraeus player Antonis Paschalakis received a yellow card, which further increased the drama on the pitch. Sensing an opportunity, TSC Baka Topola made two more substitutions in the 88th minute to freshen up the attacking options and keep the pressure on the visitors. Finally, in the 90th minute, TSC Baka Topola equalised thanks to Milan Pantovic. Pantovic's well-timed strike delighted the spectators and completed the guests' amazing comeback. The match ended 2-2 and was a great spectacle for the UEFA Europa League spectators. The thrilling encounter showed the spirit and determination of both teams. TSC Bacca Topola's comeback after a crushing two goal defeat will certainly be remembered as a significant achievement for the club. Furthermore, the match showed the resilience of the Olympiacos Piraeus team even in the face of adversity when one of the players was suspended for a red card. Football fans witnessed marvellous skill, passion and drama at the TSC Arena, reminding everyone why the sport holds a special place in the hearts of millions of people around the world.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round of fixtures: Bacca Topola vs Freiburg, Olympiacos vs West Ham.
| Bacca Topola | Olympiacos | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Strokes in goal | 3 |
| 8 | Kicks | 13 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 6 |
| 11 | Offences | 7 |
| 0 | Corner kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 48% | Ball possession | 52% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 414 | Total assists | 452 |
| 321 | Accurate assists | 350 |
| 78% | Accuracy of passes | 77% |