The impressive presence in the CEV Challenge Cup was completed with Olympiacos finishing in the second position. The ‘’Reds’’ competed for the trophy but was defeated by Bursa 3-0. This success satisfied the fans and created a legacy for the future offering important moments to the Greek sports. Olympiacos did an impressive run, won 8 games against strong opponents and qualified to the final in which fought against Bursa. 

Key action: 

Bursa caught a flying start to the match, easily taking the first set (25-15) after breaking away following the second technical time-out. They continued their display of fine form in the second set as well (25-16) before the third one was a lot closer and more dramatic but with the support of the fans, the hosts finished it all off at 25-23 to celebrate their second continental crown in three years.

Match Stats: 

The sets: 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-23)

Statistics: 

Bursa BBSK (Vercesi): Yildirim 10, Soroglu 4, Kirdar 2, Da Silva 21, Prokopic 10, Horvath 13, Cihan (L), Sarioglu (L), Hatipoglu, Ince 1, Albayrak. 

Olympiacos (Branko Kovacevic): Giota 3, Lazarevic 13, Smirnova 5, Lamprousi 2, Christodoulou, Hippe 8, Konomi (L), Vlachaki 2, Kokkinaki (L), Teza, Emmanouilidou

The impressive presence in the CEV Challenge Cup was completed with Olympiacos finishing in the second position. The ‘’Reds’’ competed for the trophy but was defeated by Bursa 3-0. This success satisfied the fans and created a legacy for the future offering important moments to the Greek sports. Olympiacos did an impressive run, won 8 games against strong opponents and qualified to the final in which fought against Bursa. 

Key action: 

Bursa caught a flying start to the match, easily taking the first set (25-15) after breaking away following the second technical time-out. They continued their display of fine form in the second set as well (25-16) before the third one was a lot closer and more dramatic but with the support of the fans, the hosts finished it all off at 25-23 to celebrate their second continental crown in three years.

Match Stats: 

The sets: 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-23)

Statistics: 

Bursa BBSK (Vercesi): Yildirim 10, Soroglu 4, Kirdar 2, Da Silva 21, Prokopic 10, Horvath 13, Cihan (L), Sarioglu (L), Hatipoglu, Ince 1, Albayrak. 

Olympiacos (Branko Kovacevic): Giota 3, Lazarevic 13, Smirnova 5, Lamprousi 2, Christodoulou, Hippe 8, Konomi (L), Vlachaki 2, Kokkinaki (L), Teza, Emmanouilidou