Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C.: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments
Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C. in the Champions League on Tuesday, 09 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.
Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C. Post-Match Review
Olympiacos F.C. secured a 1-0 victory over Kairat in this encounter. The first half ended goalless, with Olympiacos showing more intent through their possession edge, but neither side could break the deadlock despite some probing attacks. Kairat, coming off a string of recent losses including heavy defeats to Real Madrid and Inter, struggled to impose themselves early on, while Olympiacos aimed to bounce back from their own mixed form featuring a high-scoring loss to Real Madrid.
The breakthrough came in the 73rd minute when Gelson Martins scored for Olympiacos, assisted by Mehdi Taremi, shifting the momentum decisively. Kairat pushed forward late on but could not find an equaliser, reflecting their ongoing poor run with just one draw in their last five outings. Olympiacos managed the game well to the end, building on their recent draw against PSV to claim the three points.
Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C. Statistics
Olympiacos held a slight possession advantage at 54% compared to Kairat’s 46%, which allowed them to control more of the play and rack up eight corners against Kairat’s one, pointing to sustained pressure in attacking areas. Kairat edged successful dribbles with 60 to Olympiacos’ 42, suggesting they were more effective in individual battles, but this did not translate into clear chances. Cards were minimal, with Kairat picking up one yellow and Olympiacos two, while assists went Olympiacos’ way with one recorded, underlining their decisive moment.
Substitutions saw Kairat make five changes, starting with Valeriy Gromyko replacing Giorgi Zaria and Jorginho coming on for Ricardinho at half-time, followed by Azamat Tuyakbaev for Erkin Tapalov in the 62nd minute, and later Damir Kasabulat for Olzhas Baybek plus Jug Stanojev for Edmilson in the 82nd. Olympiacos used three, with Mehdi Taremi replacing Chiquinho and Gabriel Strefezza coming on for Daniel Podence in the 62nd minute, before Dani García took over from Santiago Hezze in the 84th, which helped maintain their lead.
Key Moments from Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C.
The game’s defining moment arrived in the 73rd minute when Gelson Martins scored the only goal for Olympiacos, assisted by Mehdi Taremi, breaking a resilient Kairat defence after a period of building pressure. Earlier, yellow cards disrupted the flow, with Santiago Hezze booked for Olympiacos in the 14th minute and Giulian Biancone following in the 35th, while Azamat Tuyakbaev received Kairat’s sole caution in the 70th after coming on as a substitute.
Half-time substitutions for Kairat, including Valeriy Gromyko for Giorgi Zaria and Jorginho for Ricardinho, aimed to inject energy, but Olympiacos’ double change in the 62nd minute – Mehdi Taremi for Chiquinho and Gabriel Strefezza for Daniel Podence – proved more impactful, leading directly to the goal. Late adjustments, such as Dani García replacing Santiago Hezze for Olympiacos in the 84th and Kairat’s 82nd-minute switches of Damir Kasabulat for Olzhas Baybek plus Jug Stanojev for Edmilson, could not alter the outcome.
Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C. Lineups
Kairat
Kairat lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base while looking to exploit transitions through players like Erkin Tapalov and Edmilson before their substitutions. Standout partnerships included the midfield efforts, with changes like Azamat Tuyakbaev coming on for Erkin Tapalov in the 62nd minute to bolster the backline, though yellow cards and late swaps such as Jug Stanojev for Edmilson highlighted adjustments in attack.
Olympiacos F.C.
Olympiacos F.C. deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, emphasising control in midfield with Santiago Hezze anchoring before his substitution, and relying on wide threats like Daniel Podence until his replacement. Key roles shone through in the attack, where Gelson Martins delivered the winning goal, supported by Mehdi Taremi who came on for Chiquinho in the 62nd minute to provide the assist and strengthen forward partnerships.
Bwin’s Man of the Match
Gelson Martins earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his pivotal contribution, scoring the game’s only goal while creating three key passes and no big chances, though his decisive strike in the 73rd minute proved the difference. His performance stood out in a tight contest, helping Olympiacos secure the win without relying on assists from himself.
Updated Form Guide
Kairat
Recent Champions League matches:
- Loss: 0-1 vs Olympiacos F.C. (H)
- Loss: 2-3 vs FC København (A)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Inter (A)
- Draw: 0-0 vs Pafos FC (H)
- Loss: 0-5 vs Real Madrid (H)
Olympiacos F.C.
Recent Champions League matches:
- Win: 1-0 vs Kairat (A)
- Loss: 3-4 vs Real Madrid (H)
- Draw: 1-1 vs PSV (H)
- Loss: 1-6 vs FC Barcelona (A)
- Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (A)
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Kairat
Kairat have just suffered a 0-1 home loss to Olympiacos F.C., extending their poor recent form that includes defeats to FC København, Inter and a heavy loss to Real Madrid, leaving them in 35th position on just one point.
Olympiacos F.C.
Olympiacos F.C. have just claimed a 1-0 away win over Kairat, providing a boost after a run that featured a narrow loss to Real Madrid, a draw with PSV and heavier defeats to FC Barcelona and Arsenal, placing them 26th on five points.
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