Olympiacos Snap Winless Streak in UCL with 1-0 Win Over Kairat Almaty

Kairat Almaty Vs Olympiacos

Olympiacos end 12-game away losing streak in UEFA Champions League with 1-0 victory over Kairat Almaty, securing first win of the season.

Kairat Almaty made a double change at halftime, and they came out stronger in the second half...

Olympiacos finally broke their 12-game away losing streak in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) with a 1-0 win over Kairat Almaty. The Greek side ended their winless run in the competition with a crucial victory, thanks to a solid defensive effort and clinical finishing.

Kairat Almaty had early chances, but Olympiacos goalkeeper José Sá made crucial saves to keep the score level. The home side's pressure eventually paid off, as they created and capitalized on scoring opportunities, securing a vital three points in the process.

Gelson Martins had a shot blocked by Yegor Sorokin, but the pressure was on. Anarbekov made a great save on El Kaabi's header, and the game was heating up. The hosts were determined to stay level, despite Olympiacos' growing pressure.

El Kaabi thought he'd opened the scoring in the 21st minute, but Chiquinho was offside. The Moroccan striker got another chance, and Anarbekov made an impressive save. Chances kept coming for Olympiacos, with Chiquinho firing wide again, but the goalkeeper was holding firm.

Yerkin Tapalov blocked Daniel Podence's attempt, and Anarbekov made another crucial save to deny El Kaabi, keeping the score 0-0 at halftime. Despite the pressure, Kairat Almaty held firm, and the teams went into the break level.

Kairat Almaty made a double change at halftime, and they came out stronger in the second half. Jorginho had a header go over the bar shortly after coming on, and the hosts were looking more positive offensively.

Edmilson had a chance to find Valery Gromyko, but Anarbekov was equal to Chiquinho's strike. Olympiacos looked nervy as the hour mark passed, and José Luis Mendilibar made a double change. Giulina Biancone had to intervene to stop Edmilson, but it was just a matter of time before Olympiacos scored.

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The breakthrough came in the 73rd minute - Mehdi Taremi slid the ball forward for Gelson Martins, who squeezed his shot past Anarbekov. The goalkeeper had left a tiny gap at his near post, and Martins capitalized.

The 22-year-old goalkeeper made spectacular saves to deny Taremi and El Kaabi, but Olympiacos held on to secure a crucial 1-0 win. El Kaabi hit the crossbar, but it wasn't enough for Kairat Almaty to equalize.

Olympiacos' win takes them up to five points, renewing hopes of reaching the play-offs. Meanwhile, Kairat Almaty suffer their third consecutive defeat, leaving them on one point and struggling to stay in contention.