Last night in New Philadelphia the curtain fell on the 5th stage of the Cup. AEK, without pressing the gas, beat PAS Yanina with a score of 2:0, securing a ticket to the “16” of the tournament. Two Super League 1 teams were surprised, Panaitolikos and OFI, after being eliminated by Super League 2 clubs, while two teams from the 3rd national team, Ag. Nikolaos and Apollon Paralimniou, who also continue to work for the organization.

For Union, a day at the office was relatively easy. Although Matias Almeida made several changes to the basic formation, it did not affect the overall image of his team in relation to the match against Atromitos. The Argentinian manager had Mandalo and Sidibé at 11, while the young Kosidis also got the nod, even scoring his first goal as early as 5 minutes, paving the way for victory and qualification. Mandalos from the penalty spot in the 68th minute was the one who determined the final result. PAS, for their part, tried to counterattack, but from some point everyone was thinking about the next league match against Ionikos in Naples.

OFI became the second team in Super League 1 to fall victim to the surprise as they were defeated 1-0 by the excellent Kifisia and were eliminated from the continuation of the establishment. The hosts got a ticket for “16” when, in the 64th minute, after an impressive shot by Tetei and a turn by Noikokirakis, Koirukidis laid down Stevens from close range, scoring a goal that decided the outcome of the match at the Kaisariani stadium. As for OFI, as in the championship and in the Cup, it has shown that it is going through a period of deep crisis. It is possible that important events will take place in the team today, as there will be a meeting between PAE Executive Director Minas Lysandros and Nikos Nioplia.

“Volume” qualification for AEK, who beat PAS Ioannina 2-0.

In other games, Agios Nikolaos won the “Cretan derby” 2-0 against Almiros and advances to the next phase with Apollon Paralimniou, who went through with a comfortable 4-0 score from the home of Ionia Ionia, as well as Apollon Pontou, who won for outside of Panelessniak with a score of 3:1.

Thursday results: AEK – Ioannina 2-0, Kifisia – OFI 1-0, Ag. Nikolaos – Almiros 2:0, Ionian Ionia – Apollo Paralimni 0:4, Paneussiniak – Apollo Pontos 1:3. In “16” continue: Levadeikos, Lamia, Kallithea, Panserraikos, Atromitos, Kifisia, Ag. Nikolaos, Apollo Par., Apollo P., AEK, Kalamata, Volos, as well as Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, Aris and PAOK will also take part in the draw.