Analysis The numbers behind the result
OFI clinical in counter-punch away win at CSKA Sofia
OFI's 2-0 victory was deserved despite CSKA Sofia's 56% possession advantage, as the visitors converted key moments into goals. The hosts' possession dominance translated into just 6 shots on target from 13 total attempts (7 off target, 6 blocked), while OFI produced 7 on-target efforts from 13 shots (6 off target, 3 blocked) with greater efficiency from limited opportunities.
The game turned on two decisive contributions from OFI's attack: Thierry Nuss opened scoring in the 36th minute from Poungouras' assist, before substitute Iason Theodosoulakis sealed it with a 78th-minute strike from Apostolakis' service. CSKA's 6 corners to OFI's 5 showed some threat, but their 56% possession yielded only 1.31 xG compared to OFI's 1.49 – underlining how the visitors' transition play punished them. The xG gap (0.18 in OFI's favor) reveals defensive solidity was key: both sides committed 15+ fouls, but OFI restricted CSKA to low-quality chances.