This classic thriller movie title from 1977 was apropos as Panathinaikos faced Man United for the 2026 Masters 2 Shield. The game was not only the third between the 2 teams this indoor season, but it also turned out to be both a classic and a thriller as well!

It was a back & forth affair with Panathinaikos doing most of the "forth", taking 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2 leads, while Man United responded "back" to tie the game 1-1, 2-2, and, in the late stages, 3-3. In the 3 round penalty shootout, Man United took a quick 1-0 lead after a spectacular diving save by Bill Coleman, until a clutch Ed Osmar save on the third penalty tied things up. Now in sudden death kicks, Ed repeated his feat, allowing Panathinaikos skipper Marcel "Cool Finish Chbat" to fire home the Shield-winning penalty. Panathinaikos claimed the victory after a very exciting game more than worthy of a Shield final!

Panathinaikos and Man United celebrate a hard fought final between the two Masters 2 titans