Shock in the Europa League: Hoffenheim lose to Greek minnows! | OneFootball

Major upset in the Europa League!

A day after Celta Vigo’s surprise defeat to Omonia Nicosia (1-0), it was Hoffenheim’s turn to stumble right out of the gate.

Away on the pitch of OFI Crete, a small Greek club making its debut in the Europa League knockout stage, Hoffenheim completely fell apart.

Toothless in attack, the fifth-placed team from last season’s Bundesliga standings was first caught out by a goal from Aitor Cantalapierda in the 30th minute.

After withstanding the Bundesliga side’s pressure, the Greeks struck again late in the match through Georgios Kanellopoulos (84th).

It was a monumental feat for OFI Crete and a terrible setback for Hoffenheim, who let valuable points slip away that had seemed well within reach.

At the same time, Red Bull Salzburg got the job done away to Levski Sofia in their opening match (0-1).

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