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Panathinaikos - Olympiakos 12-13: Ninth consecutive trophy with a thriller victory

Olympiakos secured their ninth consecutive water polo cup trophy by defeating Panathinaikos 13-12 in a thrilling final.

In a dramatic and thrilling final of the men's water polo cup, Olympiakos triumphed over Panathinaikos with a score of 13-12 at the Cyprus swimming pool of the Military Academy of Evelpidon. This victory marks Olympiakos's ninth consecutive title and the 27th overall in the club's illustrious history. The decisive moment of the match came when Dinos Yenidounias scored the winning goal just 19 seconds before the end, while Manos Zerdevas helped secure the win by saving the final shot from Papasifakis.

Despite being sent off early with three fouls, Giannis Fountoulis achieved a historic milestone, reaching 13 titles in this competition, placing him first in the all-time list, ahead of former teammate Nikos Deligiannis. Fountoulis's remarkable streak includes an impressive record of 13 wins in 13 finals; his only previous defeat came in 2017 due to his absence from the match, showcasing his consistent impact on the team's success. Meanwhile, Dinos Yenidounias's exceptional performance, having scored five goals in the final, underlines the key contribution of the athletes in securing the victory.

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