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Olympiacos v Fiorentina live – UEFA Europa Conference league final latest as Greek giants claim first continental trophy with extra-time victory in Athens

UEFA Europa Conference League / Final
OPAP Arena / 29.05.2024
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Desmond Kane

Updated 29/05/2024 at 22:30 GMT


23:28
EL KAABI FIRES OLYMPIACOS TO EUROPEAN GLORY
Olympiacos became the first Greek side to lift a major European trophy with a historic 1-0 extra-time victory over Fiorentina in the UEFA Europa Conference League final in Athens.
Ayoub El Kaabi also became the first player in a major continental tournament to hit 11 goals in one campaign as he bravely headed Santiago Hezze's cross into the net on 116 minutes with a frantic evenly-matched game apparently destined for penalties. Read more here:
End of E.T 2nd Half
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THERE GOES THE FINAL WHISTLE!
What a finish to this match as Olympiacos celebrate their moment of history with a 1-0 win over Fiorentina. It is the first time a Greek side have completed victory in a major European club final. Phew! What a finale. Ayoub El Kaabi the man of the moment with his 11th goal of the competition.
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ALMOST A DRAMATIC EQUALISER!
Ikoné works a delightful one-two on the edge of the Olympiacos box, but his shot is blocked by Carmo shuffling across. Fine defending. Home fans in party mood. Moroccan Youssef El Arabi has come on for El Kaabi.
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28'
THE GOAL IS GOOD!
Huge cheers erupt from the Greek fans as the VAR match officials confirm the goal is good. Well, is that the winner? Certainly seems that way, but there is going to be five added minutes due to the VAR delay.
26'
A LONG VAR CHECK FOR OFFSIDE
Huge amount of nerves in the stadium as VAR checks for a possible offside in the build-up to the goal. El Kaabi booked for taking his shirt off too amid the celebrations.
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GOAL! (EL KAABI) OLYMPIACOS 1-O FIORENTINA
Would you believe it! Right in the dying seconds as El Kaabi pops up with the 11th goal of his campaign and 33rd of the season in total. Santiago Hezze with the cross and that is a brilliant finish from close range into the net under pressure.
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OLYMPIACOS ON THE COUNTER ATTACK
Move ends with Jovetic taking a tumble under pressure from Ikoné. And that earns the Greek side a fairly fortunate free-kick. Dodo with the clearing header this time.
20'
BETTER PLAY FROM FIORENTINA
Exceptional passing from one wing to the other before the finish by Ikoné is repelled by Tzolakis as he threw himself to his left. Decent piece of goalkeeping from what was a stubbed finish lacking real power.
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CHANGES ALSO ORDER OF THE DAY
Perhaps with one eye on the penalties that loom large. Giorgos Masouras replaces Daniel Podence for the Greek side, while Fiorentina sub Lucas Beltrán is on for Nicolás González and Luca Ranieri takes over from Cristiano Biraghi.
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E.T 2nd Half
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SECOND HALF OF EXTRA-TIME IS UNDERWAY
One piece of finesse or luck is required from either team in what has been a real battle for supremacy. Finals are not about playing well, but about winning. Or something like that.
End of E.T 1st Half
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THERE GOES THE WHISTLE!
And both teams head towards their respective benches for a quick water break. Any goal now would be like gold.
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INTO THE FINAL MINUTE OF THE HALF
Looks like it is going to be as you where here. 15 more minutes. We need a goal otherwise it is off to pens in Athens to settle it. Terracciano looking so comfortable in collecting high balls from his line.
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SOLID DEFENDING BY FIORENTINA
El Kaabi looking to get on the end of the Podence delivery, but Quarta is equal to the task in heading clear the danger.
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HORTA WITH ANOTHER DIPPING DELIVERY
But El Kaabi can't get over the ball 12 yards out as his header loops onto the top of the Fiorentina net. Still 0-0 after 100 minutes.
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BOTH SIDES LETTING OFF THE HANDBRAKE?
Not sure anybody wants to head to the lottery of penalties. And there is certainly plenty of appetite to find a goal in extra-time. Rodinei is felled by Biraghi, who is booked.
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6'
FINE EFFORT BY JOVETIC
Some superb play by him to direct a finish on target from outside the area, but Terracciano dives low to his left to make a very decent stop. Better from Olympiacos.
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GOING TO BE A BOOKING AMID RISING TEMPERATURES
Jovetic is booked after complaining about a perceived handball call that was denied Olympiacos out wide. Quarta's hands were in a natural position in box.
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VIDEO: ALMOST A LUCKY WINNER FOR FIORENTINA
Almost, but not quite. Italian side look busy again in building up the play from deep.
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THE FIRST HALF OF EXTRA-TIME IS UP AND AWAY
We get the ball rolling for the first period. One change at the break with Quini replacing Francisco Ortega for the home team.
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End of 2nd Half
90+7'
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WILL THERE BE ONE LAST CHANCE?
And the answer is no. It is 0-0 after 90 minutes plus eight added in both halves. Nobody really with the cutting edge to score. Will extra-time deliver a verdict? Let's hope so.