Olympiacos 3-1 AC Milan: Greek side dump Gennaro Gattuso's side out after thrilling second half goal glut - sparking wild celebrations on pitch

  • Olympiacos went 2-0 up before Cristian Zapata pulled one back for AC Milan 
  • But Konstantinos Fortounis then scored from penalty spot to confirm win 
  • Third goal put them second in Group F on 10 points ahead of the Italians
  • Crowd stormed onto the turf to celebrate progression to knockout stages 

Olympiacos pulled off a stunning 3-1 Europa League win over AC Milan that put them into the last 32 of the Europa League.

Their victory sent the Italians crashing out as the remaining places in the knockout stage were decided on Thursday.

All the goals in Greece came in a thrilling second half, with Milan defender Cristian Zapata scoring an own goal to make it 2-0 to Olympiacos in the 70th minute.

Kostas Fortounis scored a late penalty for Olympiacos to send them through 3-1 

Kostas Fortounis scored a late penalty for Olympiacos to send them through 3-1 

There were crazy scenes in Greece as the players and supporters celebrated in style 

There were crazy scenes in Greece as the players and supporters celebrated in style 

One fan in a mask joined in the pitch invasion after the full time whistle had blown

One fan in a mask joined in the pitch invasion after the full time whistle had blown

The defender went from villain to hero as he pulled one back for his side two minutes later.


Yet Milan's defensive frailty was punished when Konstantinos Fortounis scored from the penalty spot in the 81st minute to give his side the win that left them second in Group F on 10 points.

Supporters came on to celebrate their side going through to the next round on goal difference

Supporters came on to celebrate their side going through to the next round on goal difference

Gonzalo Higuain cut a frustrated figure as Gennaro Gattuso's side crashed out 

Gonzalo Higuain cut a frustrated figure as Gennaro Gattuso's side crashed out 

After full-time there were joyous scenes on the pitch as hundreds of supporters streamed on to celebrate. 

Flares were set off and fans sprinted around the turf to celebrate a famous victory over the Italian giants. 

They edged out the seven-times European champions on goal difference and progressed along with group winners Real Betis.