Olympiacos vs Aston Villa: Everything To Know

Olympiacos vs Aston Villa 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats, League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know

Date and Venue:

• Date: May 9, 2024
• Venue: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Greece

First Half:

1. Kickoff (10th minute): The match began with both teams displaying high energy. Olympiacos, playing at home in the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, also aimed to build on their 2-1 first-leg lead. Aston Villa, on the other hand, needed an early goal to level the aggregate score.
2. Ayoub El Kaabi’s Hat-Trick (10th, 30th, and 45+5 minutes):
   • 10th minute: Olympiacos struck first! Ayoub El Kaabi capitalized on a defensive error, also slotting the ball past the Aston Villa goalkeeper. The home crowd erupted in celebration.
   • 30th minute: El Kaabi was at it again! A well-timed cross found him in the box, and he volleyed it into the net. Olympiacos now led 2-0 on the day.
   • 45+5 minutes: Just before halftime, El Kaabi completed his hat-trick. A powerful header from a corner kick left Aston Villa stunned. The score at halftime was 3-0 in favor of Olympiacos.

Second Half:

• Aston Villa’s Fightback (53rd to 73rd minutes): Aston Villa came out determined in the second half. They pressed forward, also creating chances and testing Olympiacos’ defense.
• El Kaabi Strikes Again (78th minute): Ayoub El Kaabi continued his impressive form, also scoring his second goal of the match. His brace secured a 2-0 victory for Olympiacos in the second leg.
• Full-Time (90+5 minutes): The final whistle blew, and Olympiacos emerged victorious with a 2-0 win in the second leg. The aggregate score stood at 6-2 in favor of the Greek side.

Match Overview:

• Olympiacos Piraeus (Home) also faced off against Aston Villa (Away) in the semifinals of the Europa Conference League.
• The aggregate score from both legs was 4-2 in favor of Olympiacos.

Key Events:

• At 9:00 minutes, Ayoub El Kaabi of Olympiacos Piraeus scored the opening goal.
• In the 77th minute, Ayoub El Kaabi struck again, also securing a 2-0 victory for Olympiacos.

Game Statistics:

• Olympiacos Piraeus:
  • Yellow Cards: 3
  • Total Shots: 8
  • Also Shots On Target: 4
  • Ball Possession: 28%
  • Goals Scored: 2
• Aston Villa:
  • Yellow Cards: 3
  • Total Shots: 13
  • Shots On Target: 5
  • Also Ball Possession: 72%
  • Goals Conceded: 2

Final Verdict:

• Olympiacos cruised to the European final, also beating Aston Villa 2-0.
• This victory marked Olympiacos’ first-ever appearance in a European final