OFI's triumph in Sofia and qualification with a 5-0 aggregate score

The Cretans defeated CSKA Sofia 2-0 in Bulgaria and emphatically sealed their ticket.

With an imposing manner and absolute seriousness, OFI completed the job against CSKA Sofia, prevailing 2-0 at the "Vasil Levski National Stadium" in the second leg of the 4th qualifying round of the Europa League. In combination with the 3-0 victory at Pankritio Stadium, the team from Crete qualified with an aggregate score of 5-0.

Control and lead with Thiago Nous

Having a significant advantage from the first game, OFI managed the pace of the match exceptionally well. In the 28th minute, Aitor Cantalapiedra's goal was disallowed after a VAR review. However, the visitors' superiority bore fruit in the 36th minute, when Thiago Nous, after a pass from Achilleas Poungouras, sent the ball into the net for 0-1, laying strong foundations for the victory.

Theodosoulakis sealed the victory

In the second half, the hosts tried to react by making substitutions, but OFI remained compact and dangerous on counter-attacks. The confirmation of the Cretans' superiority came in the 78th minute: Giannis Theodosoulakis, a few minutes after entering the game, capitalized on Giannis Apostolakis's pass and made it the final 0-2.

The referee of the match was the Slovak Ivan Kruzliak, who booked, among others, Dimitris Nikolaou from OFI, as well as Catalin Itu, Jordao, and James Eto'o from CSKA Sofia. With this performance, OFI confirmed its excellent form and celebrated a great European success.