OFI defeated Hoffenheim 2-0 in Liga Europa on 17 September 2026, scoring once in each half and leaving the visitors empty-handed despite a heavy share of the ball at Pankritio Stadium.

Match Summary

OFI started in a 3-4-3 and Hoffenheim in a 4-2-3-1. Vladimír Coufal was booked in the 23rd minute, and OFI went in front after 30 minutes through Aitor Cantalapiedra, with Kenan Kodro supplying the assist. That was the only goal of the first half, and the home team reached the interval in front.

Hoffenheim came out looking for an equalizer. Nathan De Cat was cautioned early in the second half, and Athanasios Androutsos followed into the book for OFI. Further yellow cards around the hour underlined how the game had become a grind. Still there was no reply. With the clock running down, Georgios Kanellopoulos scored in the 84th minute, assisted by Borja González, and the official 2-0 scoreline held to the end under referee J. Alberola.

Key Moments

Falling behind on the half hour was the pivot. From that point Hoffenheim had to force the issue while OFI could protect a lead. The cluster of cautions after half-time mattered because it showed the visitors' urgency without ever producing a dismissal that would have opened the game further. The late second goal then shut the door. Two goals down, with time almost gone, the away side's shot count no longer threatened to rewrite the result.

Match Statistics

The numbers belonged largely to Hoffenheim, who finished with 67 percent possession, 21 shots and five on target. OFI managed 33 percent of the ball, nine shots and three on target, yet scored twice from fewer attempts. Corners went eight to four in Hoffenheim's favour. Yellow cards were two for OFI and three for Hoffenheim, with no red cards shown.

What the Result Means

OFI sit 24th in the UEFA Europa League, with 0 points from 0 matches played and a goal difference of 0. 1899 Hoffenheim are 17th, also with 0 points from 0 matches played and a goal difference of 0. OFI have two wins in their last two.

See also

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