Olympiacos crowned champion after beating historic archrival, Panathinaikos

·

Olympiacos has mathematically clinched its second consecutive title in the Super League, and 46th overall in the Greek top flight, after beating Panathinaikos on Sunday while Aris suffered a home reverse to AEK.

In an action-packed Derby of the Eternal Rivals in Piraeus, Olympiacos came from behind to beat Panathinaikos 3-1 on Sunday and create an unassailable lead of 22 points at the top of the table, with seven games left to play.

Panathinaikos took the lead with a Federico Macheda penalty just after the half-hour point, but substitute Ahmed Hassan equalised in the first-half injury time.

Hassan scored twice to mathematically secure the 46th title for Olympiacos. Credit: Twitter/Olympiacos FC.

It was only after Panathinaikos was left with 10 men, through the second yellow card shown to Achilleas Pougouras, that Olympiacos managed to edge ahead with Hassan again, before Bruma put the icing on the cake with the last kick of the game.

Olympiacos has reached 76 points, with Aris on 54 after it went down 3-1 at home to AEK. The Yellows of Athens led 3-0 from the 37th minute, with penalty kicks by Muamer Tankovic and Karim Ansarifard and a goal by Stavros Vassilantonopoulos, before Aris scored a consolation goal via Daniel Mancini in the second half.

AEK has joined PAOK on 51 points, as PAOK drew 1-1 at Asteras Tripolis. The Thessaloniki club led with Karol Swiderski, but Asteras drew level courtesy of Juan Munafo to reach 44 points, five less than fifth-placed Panathinaikos.

In the playouts on Saturday, Larissa scored a stunning 1-0 triumph at Atromitos to come off the bottom of the table, where Panetolikos has now dropped due to its 3-1 loss at Volos.

OFI snatched a precious 0-0 draw at Apollon and is three points above Panetolikos, with one team going straight down and another facing a relegation playoff with the Super League 2 runner-ups.

On Monday, PAS Giannina hosts Lamia.

Source: Ekathimerini.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

South Melbourne FC defeat Tahiti United in OFC Pro League clash

A late free-kick secured South Melbourne FC a 2–1 victory over Tahiti United in a dramatic Match Day 2 clash at the OFC Pro League.

Mediterranean diet health benefits update with new info

By Lisa Radinovsky from Greek Liquid Gold. The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet have earned it widespread fame, from social media and TV to cookbooks and...

Rare 3rd millennium BC burial discovered during excavations in Rafina, Attica

A highly significant Early Bronze Age pithos burial, dating from 3200 to 2000 BC, has been uncovered in Rafina.

Greece rolls out digital passport system to speed up applications and boost security

Greece has introduced a new digital platform that modernises the way passport applications are processed.

From Kythera to Boston: The Greek pianist setting fire to classical music

Kyriakopoulos has already carved out a career that places him amongst the most promising Greek pianists with international acclaim.

You May Also Like

South Melbourne turns to supporters ahead of Australian Championship kick-off

The opening clash of the Australian Championship will be an event shaped by the voices of the fans themselves.

Charity soccer match to be held in Melbourne for ParaMatilda Nicole Christodoulou

A charity soccer match will be held for ParaMatildas player, Nicole Christodoulou, on Sunday, October 8, at Gardiner Park in Melbourne.

Cultural Diversity Week ends with inaugural Victorian Multicultural Festival 

Victoria’s largest annual Cultural Diversity Week has culminated in the inaugural Victorian Multicultural Festival.