The final spot in the League Phase of the Superbet Greek Cup went to Marko, which defeated Ellas Syros in a penalty shootout and celebrated its advancement.
It was a tight match in Ermoupoli, where Marko managed to take the lead in the 90th minute and clinched their spot in the next round. However, two minutes later, Ellas Syros was awarded a penalty kick; Nino stepped up to take it and tied the score at 1-1, sending the match straight to a penalty shootout.
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There, Marko proved to have cooler nerves and, despite Seba’s missed penalty, prevailed 4–3 and secured a spot in the League Phase.
The draw for the League Phase of the Greek Cup will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Penalty shootout:
Kyriakidis scored (Marko)
Tsiantoulas missed (Ellas Syros)
El Arabi scored (Marko)
Gemistos missed (Ellas Syros)
Semba missed (Marko)
Boulari scored (Ellas Syros)
Nekoul scored (Marko)
Zahi scored (Ellas Syros)
Mentosa scored (Marko)
Nino missed (Ellas Syros)
The 16 teams in the League Phase:
OFI
PAOK
Panathinaikos
AEK
Olympiacos
AEL Novibet
Aris
Volos
Atromitos
Levadiakos
Niki Volos
Nestos Chrysoupoli
Kifissia
Kalamata
Panserraikos
Marko
Results of the Second Qualifying Round:
Monday, August
17: Athens Kallithea – AEL Novibet 1–3
; Anagennisi Karditsas – Aris 0–2
; Heraklis – Volos Elabet 1–3
Tuesday, August
18: Atromitos – PAS Pyrgos 3-1
; Levadiakos – Asteras AKTOR 2-0
Wednesday, August
19 Niki Volos – Panionios 0-0 (3-1 on penalties)
Zakynthos – Kifissia 1–6
Nestos Chrysoupoli – Apollon Kalamaria 1–0
Kalamata – Panetolikos 4–2
Panserraikos – Panthrakikos 2–1
Monday, August 24
Ellas Syros-Marko 1-1 (3-4 on penalties)
*Photo source: epo.gr
