OFI Secures Historic Europa League League Phase Berth

OFI achieved a landmark qualification for the Europa League League Phase after a commanding 2-0 victory over CSKA Sofia. Coach Christos Kontis lauded his team's "showcase performance," emphasizing that such displays are what define a "great team."

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We put on a show that you want to see. The kids gave their best. We won 0-2 and could have scored more. It's a fantastic night!

The Greek coach expressed deep satisfaction with how his players managed the match, culminating in a 5-0 aggregate triumph over CSKA. This historic achievement marks OFI's first-ever entry into the Europa League League Phase, a testament to their consistent performance throughout the qualifying rounds.

"We put on a show that you want to see," Kontis stated, reflecting on the players' commitment. "The kids gave their best. We won 0-2 and could have scored more. It's a fantastic night!" He highlighted the team's unity, noting that "all the kids are one fist, whether they play or not. They are a group that achieves great things."

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All the kids are one fist, whether they play or not. They are a group that achieves great things.

Kontis praised the players for their dedication and eagerness, acknowledging their growing responsibility as OFI "grows bigger." He added that the team "didn't face any danger from the way CSKA played," and expressed particular joy in seeing academy players score in a European competition. The coach underscored the importance of building on their current success, with the expectation that the team will "give their all in every match."

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OFI grows bigger and will have to give their all in every match.