On 15 February, one of the matches of the Conference League in football took place. Olympiacos (Piraeus) and Ferencvaros (Hungary) met.
Conference League
Olympiacos (Piraeus) - Ferencvaros (Hungary) - 1:0 (0:0)
Goals: A. El Kaabi (83)
Warnings: Sebrail Makrekis (37), S. Alexandropoulos (51), David Karmo (61), Henry Wingo (77), M. Ben Romdhane (90).
Olympiacos Piraeus won a hard-fought victory against Ferencvarosi TK in a thrilling football match held at the legendary Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium. The match was part of the UEFA Europa League, a competition that promises an exciting and tense encounter from start to finish. With the score at 0-0 at half-time, both teams were keen to break the deadlock and secure a crucial victory. In the first half, both teams defended vigorously but neither team could hit the goalposts. However, in the 2nd minute, the Ferencvarosi goal was cancelled due to an offside call on B. Varga. This early scare served as an alarming signal for both sides. As the match progressed, tensions rose, leading to yellow cards for players from both teams. Ferencvarosi's K. Makreckis received a yellow card in the 37th minute, while Olympiacos Piraeus' S. Alexandropoulos and D. Karmo received yellow cards in the 51st and 61st minutes respectively. The second half saw more tactical changes as the teams tried to gain a foothold in the match.
In the 62nd minute, Olympiacos Piraeus made two substitutions: A. Orta came on in place of S. Alexandropoulos and D. Podense came on in place of G. Masouras. On the other hand, Ferencvarosi TK made the first two substitutions in the 75th minute, replacing B. Varga with A. Pesic and introducing Marques Pesic. Pesic and introducing Marquinhos in place of M. A. Ben Romdan. The match reached boiling point in the 83rd minute when Olympiacos Piraeus finally scored. A. El Kaabi found the spot in the goal net, infuriating the home crowd. This goal proved to be decisive, securing a 1-0 victory for Olympiacos Piraeus. However, the game did not end without drama. In the 90th minute, Ferencvarosi's M. A. Ben Romdane received a yellow card and Olympiacos Piraeus made two quick substitutions in the final minutes. A. El Kaabi was replaced by Y. El Arabi and K. Fortounis came on in place of V. Iborra. The match was a testament to the resilience and determination of both teams. Olympiacos Piraeus showed their ability to snatch victory, while Ferencvarosi TK showed their skill in disrupting the opponent's attacks. In the end, the hosts' clinical play was the deciding factor. Olympiacos' victory in Piraeus gives them a significant advantage in the fight to qualify for the UEFA Europa League. It was a match that will be remembered for the intense rivalry and colourful moments that lit up the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Ferencvaros vs Olympiacos, Ferencvaros vs Olympiacos.
| Olympiacos | Ferencvaros | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Strokes in goal | 3 |
| 16 | Blows | 6 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 10 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 9 | Offences | 13 |
| 8 | Corner | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 57% | Ball possession | 43% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 439 | Total assists | 333 |
| 360 | Accurate assists | 258 |
| 82% | Accuracy of passes | 77% |