Silva hat-trick sees Olympiacos past Fortuna Sittard

Olympiacos made a strong start to their pre-season preparations, dominating possession from the opening whistle at home. The Greek side came into the fixture with clear attacking intent, and it took just 21 minutes for that approach to pay dividends when Silva broke the deadlock with a well-taken finish. The early goal set the tone nicely for the hosts, and they didn't ease off the accelerator.

Silva added a second goal just three minutes later to put Olympiacos firmly in control at 2-0. The striker was having the game of his life in the opening stages, and Fortuna Sittard struggled to contain him during the early exchanges. The Dutch visitors found themselves chasing shadows for large periods of the first half, and the deficit could easily have grown wider before the break.

The second half began with Fortuna Sittard showing renewed purpose. Oukili pulled one back in the 56th minute to give the away side a lifeline and briefly inject some hope into their performance. However, that moment of optimism proved fleeting. Silva completed his hat-trick just two minutes later to restore Olympiacos' commanding three-goal lead and essentially settle the contest. Despite Fortuna Sittard's attempted comeback, the hosts' firepower proved too much to handle.

Olympiacos saw out the remaining half hour comfortably, securing a 3-1 victory that will boost confidence ahead of their competitive fixtures. For Fortuna Sittard, the defeat represented a sobering afternoon on the road, though friendly fixtures offer valuable lessons for the remainder of their preparation period. The Greek outfit's clinical finishing and control suggests they will be a formidable proposition when the season gets underway.