Olympiakos Piraeus U19 Demolish Apollon Larissa U19 5-0 in Greek Youth League

Piraeus, May 17, 2026 – Olympiakos Piraeus U19 delivered a statement performance at the Rentis Training Centre, crushing Apollon Larissa U19 5-0 in the Greek Super League U19 competition. The dominant display reinforced the Young Reds’ status as one of the league’s most potent attacking sides.

From the opening whistle, Olympiakos imposed their will on the match. The home side’s high press suffocated Apollon’s attempts to build from the back, and it took just eight minutes for the deadlock to be broken. Winger Konstantinos Papadopoulos cut inside from the left and unleashed a curling shot that nestled into the far corner.

First-Half Blitz Sets the Tone

By the 25th minute, the score was already 3-0. Striker Georgios Nikolaidis added a clinical second from close range after a deflected cross fell kindly to him, and midfielder Dimitris Karalis smashed home a third from the edge of the box. Apollon Larissa looked shell-shocked, unable to string passes together or create any meaningful counter-attacks.

Olympiakos continued to press even after the break. Their fourth goal came in the 52nd minute through a well-worked corner routine: Papadopoulos delivered to the near post, where defender Alexandros Tsakiris headed home. The fifth and final goal was the pick of the bunch—a swift counter-attack finished by substitute winger Panagiotis Sideris in the 74th minute.

Standout Performers

• Konstantinos Papadopoulos: The winger was unplayable, scoring the opener and providing two assists. His dribbling and crossing caused constant havoc.
• Georgios Nikolaidis: The striker’s movement and finishing earned him a brace. He also forced a key defensive error in the build-up to the fourth goal.
• Defensive Solidity: Center-back duo Manolis Retsos and Ioannis Pappas kept a clean sheet, allowing Apollon just one shot on target all match.

Tactical Analysis

Olympiakos U19 coach Vasilis Georgiou set his team up in a fluid 4-3-3 that frequently became a 2-3-5 in possession. The full-backs pushed high, creating overloads, while the midfield trio controlled the tempo. Apollon’s 4-2-3-1 system was simply overrun; their double pivot could not cope with the constant rotation of Olympiakos attackers.

The victory keeps Olympiakos Piraeus U19 in second place in the league table, just one point behind leaders PAOK U19 with three games remaining. Apollon Larissa U19 remain in 11th place, still at risk of relegation to the second tier. For the young Reds, this performance will serve as a confidence booster ahead of a crucial top-of-the-table clash with Panathinaikos U19 next weekend.