Olympiacos-Panathinaikosact one.
“Red and white” and “green” cross swords on 19:00 in the “Melina Merkouri”in the first final for the Women’s Volleyball League. The title will be decided on three wins. The Piraeus team has the lead in first place in the regular season with a record of 20-2, while remaining undefeated since November 18th. At the same time, he is running an unbeaten streak of 24 games in all competitions.
The “clover” finished in second place (18-4 record, having won 3-2 in the 1st round).
Olympiacos and Panathinaikos monopolize the titles from 2013 onwards (from 2013 to 2020 Olympiacos, the last two years PAO while from 2005 and with a single parenthesis in 2012 when AEK prevailed the two teams dominate).
The program in detail
First Final – Saturday 13 April 2024
“Melina Merkouri” Gymnasium Renti, 19.00: Olympiacos S.F.P. – Panathinaikos A.O.
Second Final – Wednesday 17 April 2024
Mets Gymnasium, 17.30: Panathinaikos A.O. – Olympiacos S.F.P.
Third Final – Saturday 20 April 2024
“Melina Merkouri” Gymnasium Renti, 19.00: Olympiacos S.F.P. – Panathinaikos A.O.
Fourth Final – Wednesday 24 April 2024 (If necessary)
Mets Gymnasium, 17.30: Panathinaikos A.O. – Olympiacos S.F.P.
Fifth Final – Saturday 27 April 2024 (If necessary)
Gym “Melina Merkouri” Renti, -: Olympiacos S.F.P. – Panathinaikos A.O.
Lorenzo Micelli (Olympiakos Coach)
“The two best teams have reached the final. Both deserve congratulations and we must show the level of Greek volleyball on the playing field. They will be very interesting games. Many believed that these two teams will be in the finals but you have to prove it in practice. We both deserve to be here and we will fight to win the championship. The team that will last longer will also win the championship».
Gina Lambrousi (Olympiakos Captain)
“We are facing a very strong opponent. It will be a competitive series of games between two teams that have been the protagonists for the last three years. It is the second time goal of the season and we hope to conquer it. I wish the people will fill the stadium and we will give our best to win the championship».
The captain of Olympiakos also made a reference to Penny Roga who said: “We are rivals only during the match and we have nothing to separate outside of it. We wish them all the best and a quick return to the courts».
Dragan Nesic (Coach of Panathinaikos)
“I am happy that we are in the finals. Congratulations to both teams and I hope all athletes are healthy. The two teams also played in the semi-final of the Cup and that game was like a final. I’m glad to have good gymnasts next to me, I can’t analyze the whole championship because I’ve only been here for a month but for sure the finals will be strong because the two teams are the best technically».
Athens Papafotiou (Captain of Panathinaikos)
“We are at the top of the league. The two best teams are in the finals and there will be very strong games. One will be the winner but I am sure both teams will give their best. We invite people to fill the stadium. We are prepared and will give our best to become champions again».
After qualifying against the Pines you made a dedication to Penny Roga. Is it an extra incentive to play for your vice-captain as well?
“To be… She may not be with us in the final games, but she is truly with us every moment and we are with her. We will also play for her and I think all of Greek volleyball is on her side».
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