Olympiacos celebrate winning the 2023/2024 European Cup C3 championship. (Photo: Reuters).
This match is considered quite balanced. Although Fiorentina comes from a more famous football background, Olympiacos has the advantage of playing domestically, not having to travel too far. Besides, on the way to the final, Olympiacos also overcame the top candidate for the championship, Aston Villa, in the semi-finals.
True to the nature of the final, this match started very cautiously. Both teams did not want to concede an early goal. Very few chances were created and when the scoring opportunity came, neither side could capitalize. In the 40th minute, El Kaabi tried to finish for Olympiacos but could not beat Fiorentina goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano.
In the second half, the first half's situation was repeated. Caution was the top priority of the coaches Mendilibar and Italiano. Fiorentina created a rare chance in the 65th minute but Milenkovic headed wide of the post.
No goals were scored in the official 90 minutes and the two teams had to enter 2 extra periods. In the extra time, the speed of the match was pushed up very high. Many opportunities were created but accuracy was what both sides' strikers lacked.
In that match, the decisive goal of the final came in the 116th minute. Midfielder Hezze crossed the ball conveniently for striker El Kaabi to finish delicately into the Fiorentina net.
1-0 in favor of Olympiacos was the final result. The victory and the championship belonged to the Greek team. This was the first time in history that a club from Greece won the European Cup.
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