Olympiacos and Panathinaikos advance to Volley League Final
With the 2019-20 A1 Men’s Volley League resuming after a four-month hiatus, Olympiacos and Panathinaikos both won their semifinals and will now face each other in the finals.
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In the semifinals, Olympiacos took on Foinikas Syrou, while Panathinaikos faced PAOK. All semifinal matches were played at OAKA without spectators, and the series formats were best-of-three.
The first semifinal matches saw Foinikas Syrou and PAOK each earn 3-2 victories, with both teams coming from behind to win. However, both Olympiacos and Panathinaikos then went on to win each of their next two matches, all by a score of 3-0. This means that for the first time in ten years, Olympiacos and Panathinaikos will play against each other in the A1 Men’s Volley League finals.
As in the semifinals, the finals will consist of a best-of-three series. Instead of playing at OAKA, the clubs will now play on their home courts. Olympiacos, who had a better regular season record, will enjoy home court advantage for two of the three matches. The matches will be played on July 9, July 12, and if necessary, July 15. Olympiacos are looking for their 30th title in club history, while Panathinaikos are looking for their 19th. It should be noted that Olympiacos were league champions the last two seasons, but Panathinaikos have seen a recent resurgence, winning this season’s League Cup.
Below is the full finals schedule:
Match 1, July 9: Olympiacos - Panathinaikos
Match 2, July 12: Panathinaikos - Olympiacos
**Match 3, July 15: Olympiacos - Panathinaikos
**If necessary
