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Olympiacos: When time stood still… (vid, pic)
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Olympiacos: When time stood still… (vid, pic)

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Olympiacos won their first European trophy, the UEFA Europa Conference League, defeating Fiorentina in the final.
  • The victory came after a tense match that went into extra time, with Ayoub El Kaabi scoring the winning goal.
  • Thousands of fans celebrated the historic win, filling the streets of Athens and Piraeus in an unprecedented display of joy.

Olympiacos has achieved a historic milestone, clinching their first-ever European title by winning the UEFA Europa Conference League. The Greek club defeated Italian side Fiorentina in a dramatic final held in New Philadelphia, following a grueling match that extended into extra time.

The header from Iborra and then the ball in the net without anyone understanding how and without anyone caring how.

— NarratorDescribing the crucial moments leading up to the winning goal in the final.

The decisive moment came in the 116th minute when Ayoub El Kaabi scored the winning goal, sending the Olympiacos faithful into a frenzy. The stadium erupted in celebrations as fans experienced the culmination of a dream that generations of supporters had yearned for. The victory marks a significant achievement for the club and Greek football.

El Kaabi 'drowns' in a frenzy of celebrations.

— NarratorDescribing the immediate aftermath of the winning goal.

Thousands of Olympiacos fans poured into the streets of Athens and Piraeus to celebrate the historic triumph. The celebrations were described as unprecedented, with the team's bus navigating through immense crowds. The team captain, Fortounis, lifted the trophy at the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus, where he was overcome with emotion, moved by the sight of the ecstatic supporters.

Olympiacos wins its first European trophy and thousands of people cry tears of joy.

— NarratorDescribing the emotional impact of the victory on the fans.

Coach José Luis Mendilibar also appeared in disbelief at the scale of the celebrations. The victory has left an indelible mark on the club's history, with fans celebrating well into the night, knowing that this moment has forever changed the landscape for Olympiacos.

The celebrations are unprecedented and culminate at the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus.

— NarratorDescribing the scale of the public celebration after the win.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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