Fenerbahçe Tarfin edge Olympiacos Piraeus 64-61 in EuroLeague defensive battle

Fenerbahçe Tarfin secured a hard-fought 64-61 EuroLeague road win over Olympiacos Piraeus B.C. on October 24, 2026, in a game defined by defense, low possessions, and late-shot execution. The visitors closed with a 6-0 run in the final two minutes and forced Olympiacos into a difficult final attempt.

With both teams prioritizing physicality and half-court discipline, the score stayed close throughout. Fenerbahçe’s late poise proved the difference in a matchup that felt more like a playoff game than an early-season fixture.

Match overview

Olympiacos led 16-15 after the first quarter, but Fenerbahçe moved ahead 32-30 at halftime. The home side regained a 47-46 lead after three quarters, setting up a tense final period. Fenerbahçe’s 18-14 fourth-quarter advantage decided the game.

• First quarter: Olympiacos 16-15
• Halftime: Fenerbahçe 32-30
• End of third quarter: Olympiacos 47-46
• Final score: Olympiacos Piraeus 61, Fenerbahçe Tarfin 64

Key moments

The final two minutes were the story. With the score tied at 58-58, Fenerbahçe hit a contested three-pointer and followed it with a defensive stop. After Olympiacos split a pair of free throws, Fenerbahçe converted again in transition to push the lead to four. Olympiacos had one last look from beyond the arc, but the shot rimmed out.

Tactical story

Both teams packed the paint and dared the other to win from the perimeter. Fenerbahçe’s switching defense limited Olympiacos’s pick-and-roll efficiency, while Olympiacos’s aggressive help defense forced Fenerbahçe into several late-clock attempts.

The difference came in shot-making. Fenerbahçe hit a few more contested threes and protected the ball in the final five minutes. Olympiacos won stretches with offensive rebounding but struggled to convert inside against Fenerbahçe’s size.

Standout performers

Fenerbahçe’s lead guard controlled the pace and delivered the key late basket, while their interior defenders protected the rim. Olympiacos’s center was a force on the boards, but the home side’s perimeter shooting went cold at the worst possible moment.

EuroLeague impact

The road win gives Fenerbahçe Tarfin an important confidence boost and a valuable result in the standings. For Olympiacos, the loss raises questions about late-game offense and three-point consistency. The head-to-head edge could matter if the teams finish close together in the EuroLeague table.