On his 31st birthday, Dinos Genitonias provided the counter-attacking signal as Olympiakos beat Barcelona 19-18 on penalties (13-13 on penalties), Manos Gerdeva qualified for the Champions League Final 4.
Olympiakos will travel to Valletta determined and irrevocable and try to become European champions over the three days of June 5-7. The “red and white” got what they wanted at the home of Barcelona, the victory – two points – 19-18 on penalties (regular match 13-13) and confirmed their presence in the final 4 of the Champions League.
Meanwhile, if Ferencvaros then beat Brescia in Budapest, the Hungarian side will qualify from Group B of the quarter-finals along with Olympiakos, leaving Barcelona – initially the theoretical favorites – out of the competition.
Although Olympiakos suffered a defeat in Barcelona, by a goal in normal time, they did not miss out on the big date in Malta as Barcelona did not hide their defeat 10-7 in Piraeus.
Genitonias celebrated his 31st birthday with many goals
What a night to remember for Olympiakos captain Dino Genidonias on his 31st birthday, who made sure to treat his teammates as he started the Spanish side and Unai Aguirre’s home run in the last half of the match. with goals.
Five goals from six shots, all in the 2nd half and especially when Barcelonaetta is capable of achieving at least a three-goal victory, this will bring other data. Genitonias tied the game at 10-10 (5:47) with two consecutive goals (above and 10 m.). 13 -13 and the match will be decided on penalties.
Eight minutes: 3-3, 2-1, 5-4, 3-5
Penalties: 5-6
Barceloneta (Elvis Fadovich): Aguirre, Fameira 3, Sanahuya 3, Munarith, De Toro, Laroub, Power 2, Paul Garcia, Tahul 4, Peron, Pile, Bustos 1, Porter.
Olympiakos (Hrvoye Kolianin): Bigiats, Londzer, Vamos 2, Genidonias 5, Fundoulis 2, Kouvis, Gillas, Bousli, Alafrakis 1, Timos, Nicolaidis 2, Papanastasiou 1, Gerdevas.
Assessment
(5th Competition Day)
1. Olympics 11
2. Ferencvaros 9*
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3. Barcelona 7
4. Breccia 0 *
* With less struggle
