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The ref wasn't to blame for the performance last week. We looked slow and leggy, Olympiacos moved the ball quicker and were much more direct (in the first half in particular). Dragging it back to 2-2 was an achievement - but give away penalties and then miss them, then that is down to us.On paper tonight is of course do-able - but it's a massive ask and with how we defend we'll need at least 3 goals...A lot will depend on if Pau and Teilemans play (assuming Emi starts) - without them I don't think we stand a chance.
Olympiakos fan here. Some comments make me wonder if we saw a different game. No one can disagree that Villa is the better team by far and for us to win the 1st leg happened because of luck, villa's injuries, villas overconfidence, tiredness and a very friendly ref towards us. But there is a huge difference between a friendly ref who gave the few disputed incidents in our favor than the AL Capone that many of you present him. He is not the Tunisian ref who allowed Maradona score with his hand. Sure he could.have allowed the goal instead of giving a foul but it's not like he invented something non existing. We all saw the attacker pulling the defenders shirt and then the ball hitting his head while he was down for an easy goal for Bailey. He could have given Baileys penalty sure. But also in this case the defender kicks the ball first before their feet entangled. About the penalty we were given, extended arm is always considered penalty and doesn't matter if he wasn't looking or if he had no intention. If all those cases were in favor of Villa instead, then it would have been us complaining about a hostile ref. Anyway we are expecting a tough game against a better team that won't make the same mistake to underestimate us this time. It's 50/50
Villa beware – the wild world of Olympiakos and Forest owner Marinakishttps://inews.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villa-beware-wild-world-olympiakos-forest-owner-evangelos-marinakis-3035008 Is an interesting read from last week
FV works in the diplomatic corps I believe.
Quote from: gkap7 on May 09, 2024, 10:08:28 AMOlympiakos fan here. Some comments make me wonder if we saw a different game. No one can disagree that Villa is the better team by far and for us to win the 1st leg happened because of luck, villa's injuries, villas overconfidence, tiredness and a very friendly ref towards us. But there is a huge difference between a friendly ref who gave the few disputed incidents in our favor than the AL Capone that many of you present him. He is not the Tunisian ref who allowed Maradona score with his hand. Sure he could.have allowed the goal instead of giving a foul but it's not like he invented something non existing. We all saw the attacker pulling the defenders shirt and then the ball hitting his head while he was down for an easy goal for Bailey. He could have given Baileys penalty sure. But also in this case the defender kicks the ball first before their feet entangled. About the penalty we were given, extended arm is always considered penalty and doesn't matter if he wasn't looking or if he had no intention. If all those cases were in favor of Villa instead, then it would have been us complaining about a hostile ref. Anyway we are expecting a tough game against a better team that won't make the same mistake to underestimate us this time. It's 50/50Hi GK thanks for contributing a greek perspective.What is your knowledge about Interpol Probing Greek Football Teams for Alleged Match-Fixing?Interpol, Eurojust and the Betting Fraud Detection Company Sportradar are investigating 18 Greek football teams for suspected participation in an illegal betting ring, a website revealed last year.Also what are your views of Marinakis?
Quote from: Footy-Vill on May 09, 2024, 11:50:08 AMQuote from: gkap7 on May 09, 2024, 10:08:28 AMOlympiakos fan here. Some comments make me wonder if we saw a different game. No one can disagree that Villa is the better team by far and for us to win the 1st leg happened because of luck, villa's injuries, villas overconfidence, tiredness and a very friendly ref towards us. But there is a huge difference between a friendly ref who gave the few disputed incidents in our favor than the AL Capone that many of you present him. He is not the Tunisian ref who allowed Maradona score with his hand. Sure he could.have allowed the goal instead of giving a foul but it's not like he invented something non existing. We all saw the attacker pulling the defenders shirt and then the ball hitting his head while he was down for an easy goal for Bailey. He could have given Baileys penalty sure. But also in this case the defender kicks the ball first before their feet entangled. About the penalty we were given, extended arm is always considered penalty and doesn't matter if he wasn't looking or if he had no intention. If all those cases were in favor of Villa instead, then it would have been us complaining about a hostile ref. Anyway we are expecting a tough game against a better team that won't make the same mistake to underestimate us this time. It's 50/50Hi GK thanks for contributing a greek perspective.What is your knowledge about Interpol Probing Greek Football Teams for Alleged Match-Fixing?Interpol, Eurojust and the Betting Fraud Detection Company Sportradar are investigating 18 Greek football teams for suspected participation in an illegal betting ring, a website revealed last year.Also what are your views of Marinakis?Our 2nd and 3rd division (something like your championship and league1) are absolutely corrupted. Most of the teams if not all since they are lacking funds, they set up games and they bet accordingly mostly to Asian bookmakers. My opinion for Marinakis is very bad but not many share my point of view. If you want your team to be n1 no matter how, then he is the best owner for your club. But if you dont like shady methods like i dont, then its difficult to admire him.
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