Match Report | APOLLON – OLYMPIAKOS (3-1)

For the 21st round of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan, we defeated Olympiakos 3-1 at the ALPHAMEGA Stadium, extending our winning streak and reaching 42 points.

We did not start the match in the best way, conceding in the 10th minute through Gomes following a set-piece. We gradually took control and in the 41st minute Olympiakos were reduced to ten men after Barbosa was sent off for fouling Marques. Our pressure paid off in stoppage time of the first half, with Brandon Thomas equalising with a composed finish in the 45+3’.

In the second half we created several chances and in the 70th minute Jaromir Zmrhal gave us the lead with a close-range finish after a move involving Marques. In the 83rd minute, Gaetan Weissbeck sealed the victory, finishing a well-worked team move after an assist from Escriche.

This result marked our seventh consecutive league win and we continue with increased confidence.