David Fuster
“A balanced final. In some parts of the match Asteras was better and maybe they deserved the title. Finishing the first half level 1-1 helped our state of mind. It was a tough match, with much intensity from both sides. There was great fear that a single mistake would cost us the victory. We were fully focused and both squads respected the other. We started the overtime in great fatigue. Having to play that additional time was really tiring. Happily, we scored from a set piece and finished the match in 3-1”
What are four feelings now that the season is over?
“I am happy we conquered one more title. As for my plans, I will stay here for as long Olympiacos can tolerate me (laughter). I want to stay”.
You scored last year; you did it again this year. το ίδιο και φέτος. So, do you think that important fixtures are the ones for you, and particularly those hosted in OAKA stadium?
“This is my job, to contribute to the team. I am happy to have scored in the final, but mainly because we won the title. If I score, this is due to the fact that my teammates helped me to. I am here to help my team”.
Ioannis Maniatis
“We are thrilled to have won the Double. We really wanted that. Our side had not displayed well on the pitch this year, but thanks to our side’s quality exclusively, we managed to pull it off.
We were very nervous but we gave our heart and soul until the end. Apart from that, Jose (i.e., Cholevas) played injured until the 120th minute. However, we are a team, a family and obviously that was what counted.
Is seems that David is born for the times when things get tough, just like last year when he scored in the 119th. What can I say? God bless him, and congratulations to the Tripolis side for their presence in the final”
Dimitris Siovas
“We played good football and created many opportunities. After Ibagaza came in the pitch, we became more creative and responded more efficiently to the requirements of the match, and that led us to victory.
I just try to give 100% of me regardless where I am to play”, the played stated about the position MÍchel uses him on”.
Djamel Abdoun
“All in all, it was an easy year, although we had our tough moments. We showed by winning the double that we have a great team. Now, it is the time for vacations. It is time to get some rest and get ready for the coming year.
It was the players’ quality and experience that made the difference. It is positive that we have young talented players, so the best is yet to come”.
