Semi-final first leg tonight
Olympiacos host Ethnikos at Papastrateio tonight in the first leg of the league semi-finals. It's the opening shot at a final berth, and the stakes are simple: build a lead to take into the return leg. No second chances in knockout water polo. Turn up, take control, make the second leg a formality.
Rodinei's playoff dominance
Rodinei had a hand in every single point Olympiacos collected during the Super League playoffs. That's not an exaggeration. Every decisive moment across the run-in ran through the Brazilian full-back. (2)
No other player came close to that level of influence. He's your most important player heading into next season, full stop.
Pilios celebrates AEK title at your expense
Former Olympiacos man Stavros Pilios didn't hold back after AEK clinched the league title with a draw against your team. "A dream season ended with a dream night. We made it because in joy and in sorrow…" Pilios wrote, crediting manager Marko Nikolic for the turnaround. (3)
One that stings, but that's the game.
