Kifisia – Olympiacos 2-3: Gelson decided the thriller in the 90+5’

Olympiacos defeated Kifisia 3-2 at Leoforos for the 9th matchday of the Stoiximan Super League, thanks to a goal by Gelson Martins in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The “red-and-whites” took a two-goal lead, saw the hosts equalize in the 90+1’, but found the final answer in a game with a thrilling finish.

First half without goals, lead with Roca and Mwadilmanji

The first half ended goalless, with both teams creating chances. Ortega saved Jolibois’ header in the 19’, while Ramirez stopped Chiquinho’s shot in the 33’. Shortly before the break, Kifisia threatened again with Christopoulos, but failed to find the net.

Olympiacos opened the scoring immediately after the start of the second half. In the 46’, Jota Silva stole the ball and combined with Chiquinho, who set up Roca for the 0-1. The hosts sought an equalizer, but Ortega maintained the lead. In the 71’, Mwadilmanji, who had come on as a substitute, scored with a header from Chiquinho’s corner for the 0-2.

Kifisia’s comeback and Gelson’s answer

Kifisia did not give up. Embula reduced the deficit in the 80’ after Kyriopoulos’ through ball and Pombo hit the post in the 86’, increasing the pressure on the visitors’ goal. In the first minute of stoppage time, Souza capitalized on Embula’s cross and headed the ball in to level the game.

The final word, however, belonged to Gelson Martins. In the 90+5’, the Portuguese received a pass from Freuler and scored with a shot to make it 2-3. At the end, the hosts protested for a handball by Freuler inside the box, but no penalty was awarded. Olympiacos held on for the win, with Kifisia remaining without a point despite their comeback from 0-2 down.

Stoiximan Super League standings

Olympiacos reached 22 points and, after Panathinaikos’ victory over AEK, is in second place, two points behind the top. Kifisia remained on 11 points. The detailed Stoiximan Super League standings follow.