Vassilis Spanoulis returns as Olympiacos opponent, a first in 12 years / News - Basketnews.com

Vassilis Spanoulis received a gift from Olympiacos Piraeus before the match. Spanoulis-coached Peristeri were no match for Olympiacos and lost by 22.

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Today marked the first time Vassilis Spanoulis returned as an opponent to the Peace and Friendship stadium against Olympiacos Piraeus after more than 12 years.

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The last time he was in Piraeus as an opponent, he wore the Panathinaikos Athens jersey, and the calendar showed June 6, 2010. Of the 24 players who were declared in that 5th Greek Basket League final, only six are still playing.

This time it happened as a head coach of Peristeri bwin. Spanoulis was greeted with rounding applause from Olympiacos fans. Before the match, he was also given a plaque for his involvement in the home club's history.

His current team, however, did not manage to pose a threat to the EuroLeague squad through. Olympiacos comfortably defeated Peristeri 101-79 (18-15, 32-22, 24-19, 27-23).

Kostas Sloukas led Olympiacos with a double-double of 23 points and 13 assists. Sasha Vezenkov added 17 points and 6 rebounds.

Sylvain Francisco was the top scorer on the Peristeri squad with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting.

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