OFI got off to the best possible start in European competition with a triumph over Hoffenheim at the… electric “Pangritio Stadium.”
The Cretans prevailed 2-0 with goals from Aitor and Kanellopoulos, achieving a resounding victory in their Europa League Group Stage opener and are already dreaming of advancing to the Round of 24!
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After the final whistle, Christos Kontis spoke about his team’s big win, emphasizing that they have high goals and expect to continue their strong run as the tournament progresses.
Here’s what Kontis had to say
On this great victory: “We’re living through these historic moments. We want to push past our limits; if you don’t set high goals, you can’t succeed—and that’s exactly what we did against such a great team as Hoffenheim.”
On what he told the players before kickoff: “I told my players that once they step onto the field, it’s 11 against 11. On a night like this, with a game plan like that, we knew that Hoffenheim, if given space, could tear us apart. We tried not to let that happen and struck on the counterattack. “We’re going full throttle.”
On his players’ reaction: “Our players make all of us believe that we can go the extra mile, and we push them to make it happen. Along with the fans, who help us so much with their support.”
On OFI’s performance in recent months: “We have a team that functions as a unit. We defend together, and we attack together. Our strong defensive play is what has brought us this far in Greece and Europe.”
*photo source: KYPE
