30.05.2024 11:27
Olympiakos, the Greek team, became the champion by defeating the Italian representative Fiorentina 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in a match that went into extra time. Ayoub El Kaabi scored the goal that brought the championship to the Greek team in the 116th minute. Thus, Olympiakos managed to win a European cup for the first time in its history.
In the UEFA Europa Conference League final, Olympiakos and Fiorentina faced off in Athens. The Greek team defeated their opponent 1-0 with a goal in extra time, securing the trophy.
NO GOALS IN 90 MINUTES
Olympiakos and Fiorentina failed to convert their chances in both the first and second halves, resulting in a 0-0 draw at the end of regular time. The winner was determined in extra time.
THE WINNING GOAL BY EL KAABI
The first period of extra time also ended without any goals. In the 116th minute, Ayoub El Kaabi scored the decisive goal, giving the Greek team a 1-0 lead. There were no more goals in the remaining minutes. Olympiakos emerged as the winner with a 1-0 victory, becoming the champion of the UEFA Europa Conference League and winning their first European cup in history.
MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE CONFERENCE LEAGUE
El Kaabi, who previously played for Hatayspor in Turkey, made a significant impact in the Europa Conference League. The Moroccan striker scored 11 goals in 9 matches, contributing significantly to the championship.
FIORENTINA RETURNS EMPTY-HANDED FROM THEIR SECOND FINAL
After losing to West Ham United in the previous season, Fiorentina once again returned empty-handed from their second Conference League final.
THE CHAMPION'S JOURNEY
Olympiakos started the season in the Europa League and finished third in their group, earning a spot in the Conference League. In the round of 16, they lost the first leg 4-1 against Maccabi Tel Aviv but won the second leg 6-1, advancing to the next round. In the quarter-finals, they faced Fenerbahçe and eliminated them in a penalty shootout, setting up a semi-final clash with Aston Villa. The Greek team, considered as the favorite, defeated the English team 6-2 on aggregate and went on to win the final against Fiorentina with a 1-0 victory in extra time, claiming their first European cup in history.