Olympiakos Triumphs Over Fiorentina in Europa Conference League Final
Olympiakos secured a historic victory in the Europa Conference League final by defeating Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time. This win marks the club’s first major European trophy, with Ayoub El Kaabi emerging as the hero with a late winning goal.
Match Overview
The final was characterized by high intensity and physicality, although both teams struggled to find the back of the net during the regulation 90 minutes. It was not until the 116th minute that El Kaabi broke the deadlock with a decisive goal.
Key Moment
As the game appeared to be heading towards a penalty shootout, El Kaabi capitalized on a cross from Santiago Hezze, outmaneuvering his marker to score the winning goal. However, there was a tense moment as VAR reviewed the play for potential offside before confirming the goal.
Fiorentina’s Disappointment
For Fiorentina, this defeat marked their second consecutive loss in the Europa Conference League final. Despite an impressive journey to the summit clash without a single loss, they were unable to clinch the trophy.
