Olympiacos secures draw against Paphos FC at Stelios Kyriakides stadium
On September 7, 2026, Olympiacos played an away match against Paphos FC at the Stelios Kyriakides stadium, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Despite Paphos FC dominating the statistics with 15 shots to 5 and 12 corners to 2, the Olympiacos defense, led by goalkeeper Talichmanidis, remained resilient throughout the match to secure a valuable point.
Olympiacos manager Giorgos Kostis utilized a lineup including Talichmanidis, Kante, Okkas, Bruno, Lolis, Sapinen, Pechlivanis, Mark, Kynigopoulos, Henrique, and Vrikkis. The match featured the debut of recent signing Tamas, while Prokop returned to the squad after recovering from an injury.
Following the match, Kostis expressed satisfaction with the result, noting that his new squad needs time to develop cohesion. He acknowledged the challenge of the match, especially given Paphos FC's recent success in European competitions, which he noted benefits the quality of the Cypriot league. Looking ahead, Olympiacos is focusing on recovery as they prepare for their next fixture against Omonia 29M, with Kostis emphasizing the need to manage player fatigue after the intense effort exerted against Paphos.