Match context and lineups
Olympiacos hosted OFI at Karaiskakis for matchday four of the 2026-27 Super League season. Imanol took charge of Olympiacos for the first time, while OFI lined up under Christos Kontis. Olympiacos deployed a 4-1-4-1 formation with Ortega in goal, Pedersen, Retsos, Pirola and Tsimikas in defence, and Gonzalez leading the attack. OFI started with Christogeorgos in goal and a compact midfield featuring Kontro and Aitor. The 55-year-old Basque coach arrived to address Olympiacos attacking issues, yet the side still lacked a clinical edge in front of goal. Bailey made his first appearance for the club as a second-half substitute. The visitors also made an early change when Nikolaou was replaced by Krizmanic after 13 minutes. Imanol needed time to implement his ideas, beginning with the long-standing problem of converting chances into goals, a shortcoming visible throughout the evening. The visitors showed discipline in defence and waited for openings on the break.
First-half chances and disallowed goals
Olympiacos threatened early when Retsos flicked a corner wide in the second minute. OFI had a goal ruled out for offside in the fifth minute after Fountas finished a Dikman shot. Puerta tested Christogeorgos from inside the box in the 12th minute. Jota Silva had two attempts around the 24th minute, both saved or deflected. Pirola headed another corner wide in the 31st minute. Fountas struck the post in the 38th minute and Aitor’s follow-up was disallowed for offside. Gonzalez shot wide in stoppage time as the half ended 0-0. The visitors also saw a goal by Aitor ruled out after the post was hit. Semi-automated offside technology confirmed both disallowed goals. Olympiacos created multiple openings from set pieces and open play, yet none produced a goal. The source leaves unsettled whether Olympiacos would have found a breakthrough with more composure in the box. The pattern of dominance without reward was already clear by half-time.
Second-half breakthrough and substitutions
Olympiacos pushed forward after the interval. Puerta shot wide in the 54th minute and Retsos set up Gonzalez, whose control let him down. Tsimikas crossed for Pirola whose header missed the target in the 64th minute. OFI took the lead against the run of play in the 66th minute when Athanasiou found Kontro, who fired past Ortega from the edge of the box. Imanol responded with Ese and Yaremchuk for Frohler and Gonzalez in the 67th minute, then Bailey and Sa for Fortounis and Puerta in the 74th minute. Martins replaced Tsikinio in the 83rd minute. Late headers from Sa and Yaremchuk failed to equalise. Despite continued pressure the score remained 0-1. The source records that Olympiacos applied sustained pressure in the final minutes without creating a clear opening after the substitutions. The changes altered the shape but did not produce an equaliser before the final whistle.
Key statistics and officiating notes
Olympiacos held the majority of possession and registered more shots, yet failed to score. OFI scored on their clearest counter-attack opportunity. The video assistant confirmed two offside decisions against OFI goals in the first half. Referee Vasilis Fotias received criticism for several disciplinary decisions during the match. The result highlighted Olympiacos inability to turn dominance into goals while OFI capitalised on one swift break. The source does not provide exact possession or shot counts, leaving the precise margin of dominance unquantified. The single goal proved decisive because the home side could not convert their superiority into a tangible reward.
Team lineups and next fixtures
Olympiacos: Ortega, Pedersen, Retsos, Pirola, Tsimikas, Puerta (Sa 74), Frohler (Ese 68), Tsikinio (Martins 83), Fortounis (Bailey 74), Jota, Gonzalez (Yaremchuk 68). OFI: Christogeorgos, Nikolaou (Krizmanic 13), Poungouras, Kostoulas, Dikman, Athanasiou, Androustos (Kanellopoulos 70), Bouhalakis (Karachalios 78), Fountas (Theodosoulakis 78), Aitor, Kontro (Chatzigiovannis 70). Olympiacos visit Levadiakos on 20 September while OFI host Asteras on the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Who scored the winning goal for OFI?
Kontro scored the only goal of the match in the 66th minute with a low shot from the edge of the penalty area.
Did Olympiacos create scoring chances?
Yes. Olympiacos had multiple first-half opportunities including headers from Pirola and Jota Silva plus shots from Puerta and Gonzalez, but none found the target.
What formation did Imanol use in his first match?
Imanol started with a 4-1-4-1 system featuring Ortega in goal and Gonzalez as the lone striker.
Were any goals disallowed?
Two OFI goals were ruled out for offside in the first half after confirmation by the semi-automated offside technology.
When do the teams play next?
Olympiacos face Levadiakos away on 20 September at 17:00, while OFI host Asteras at the same time.
