Olympiakos 3-1: Green the derby and home advantage

Panathinaikos won the big derby against Olympiakos as it won 3-1 and took joint first place in the Volley League in the regular season, which translated into home advantage in the playoffs. Hernandez's Greens caused a major shock in the fourth set, with Andreopoulos trailing 19-13.

Panathinaikos was in control throughout the first set, which was won without being particularly threatened. The Greens went on a 5-0 run from the start to go 1-0 up 25-19. Despite the Greens starting well with three points in a row, Olympiakos counter-attacked. The red and white team took the lead for the first time in the second set with a clearly improved image. Olympiakos won the second set 25-23 to level the score at 1-1.

The third set was particularly lopsided as the match was point-to-point. It was Panathinaikos who had the details on their side, 26-24 to 2-1. Olympiakos dominated the fourth set, leading most of it and taking a 19-13 lead.

However, Shamrock, with sustained counterattacks and consecutive points, came back to take the set early and then with a surprise reversal, took the fourth set, winning 25-23 and 3-1. First in game and regular time.

Collections: 25-19, 23-25, 26-24, 25-23

Match Day 17 Schedule/Results

• Panathinaikos – Olympiakos 3-1
• PAOK – Kalamata 3-0
• 25/2, 18:00, Pegasos – Kifisia
• 26/2, 17:00, Milonas – Finikas
• Repo: Athlos Ostiata

Men's Volleyball League Standings

1. Panathinayak 44
2. Olympiakos 39*
3. Milonas 30*
4. PAOK 30
5. Pegasus 12
6. Game 12
7. Kifisia 12
8. Phoenix 10*
9. Kalamata 9

* Betting is low

18th Match Day Program (2/3)

• Kifisia – Athlos Orestiada
• Kalamata – Pegasus
• Finikas – PAOK
• Olympiakos – Milonas
• Rest: Panathinaikos