At the moment it seems likely that the Greek title will transfer. Olympiacos SFP has put AEK Athens under pressure with repeated five goal-wins, the second one amounted to 31–26 Friday evening.
The red and whites was once again the better team compared to the capital side. Olympiacos dominated the first half from an early stage and increased the gap to 17–11 half-way.
Josip Peric scored even times as a constant threat to Athens and Athanasios Papazoglu followed up his first good final with another high quality performance to distance the favourite before the gold duel started.
– I am very satisfied with the performance of my players. We are up 2-0. We have made a huge effort and we must continue with the same mentality. With the same concentration. Like today, when we were excellent in defense, while we also had two excellent goalkeepers. We must continue like this, I believe in my team, said the coach Ricardo Trillini to the club webpage.
An Athens comeback will only be possible with three straight wins, Olympiacos can secure the gold on Sunday.
Olympiacos SFP–AEK Athens 31–26 (17–11)