OFI: Athanasiou–Kontro partnership develops into a consistent weapon

Konstantinos Athanasiou and Kenan Kodro have created one of the most effective partnerships for OFI this season. The two connected again in Agrinio and gave Christos Kontis' team the valuable away win against Panetolikos.

Three goals with the same signature

The goal that decided the match was scored in the 89th minute. Athanasiou made the parallel cross from the left side and Kodro attacked the ball correctly, scoring with a tap-in for the final 1-0.

This particular goal was not an isolated incident. It was the third time in this season's Stoiximan Super League that the Greek left-back created and the Bosnian striker finished the phase.

The first instance was in the 2-1 away defeat to Aris, when Kodro scored in injury time from an Athanasiou assist. Their collaboration was repeated at "Georgios Karaiskakis", where they created the goal for OFI's big 1-0 victory over Olympiacos. Their third joint success came in Agrinio, offering three more points to the Cretans.

A playing pattern that pays off

The chemistry between the two players has now turned into a consistent attacking weapon. Athanasiou moves up at the right time from the left side and looks for the parallel cross, while Kodro has the experience and movement inside the box to be in the right place.

Therefore, it's not just about three assists and as many goals. It's about a specific playing pattern that OFI can utilize, especially against organized defenses and in games decided by details.

The duo that brought OFI higher

Kodro's goal against Panetolikos had particular league value. OFI reached 16 points, caught up with Aris, and remained in direct contact with the top four of the championship.

The next challenge is scheduled for Sunday (08/11, 18:30), when the Cretans will host Atromitos in the 10th matchday. Their opponent is coming off their first win in the championship, 3-0 against Volos, so Christos Kontis' team will again need the attacking collaborations that offer them solutions.

The Athanasiou–Kodro connection has already given OFI two wins and is developing into one of the most reliable constants of their game.