Greek Cup 1987-88
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The Greek Cup 1987-88 was the 46th edition of The Greek Football Cup, or Greek Cup for short.
, 18 from Beta
, and 36 from Gamma
. It was held in 7 rounds, included final. An Additional Round was held between First and Second, with 3 matches, in order that the teams would continue to be 32.
It was an enough eventful year, that was marked by hard confrontations in the cases of "strong" pairs. In Third Round, Olympiacos eliminated AEK Athens with 1–1 draw at home and 3–1 win away, in a much debated match. In semi-finals, Olympiacos eliminated cup winners
, OFI, and Panathinaikos the champions of the season
, Larissa.
The Final between the eternal enemies
was an occasion for expiation, as well as both teams realised mediocre course in the championship. The match was nervous, however kept effervescent interesting until the end, since it was judged in the penalty shootout, after a 2–2 draw (3 of totally 4 goals was scored by penalties
). Nikos Sarganis
was elected "hero", warding off two shots and scoring in one in the process. For Olympiacos it was the third time that they lost the match in penalty shootout, afterwards 1974
and 1976
. Dimitris Saravakos
with 10 goals was elected as first scorer.
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OLYMPIACOS:
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Ilias Talikriadis
Stratos Apostolakis
Minas Chatzidis
Alexis Alexiou
Charis Baniotis
Yiotis Tsalouchidis
Andreas Bonovas
Petros Xanthopoulos (c)
Juan Gilberto Funes
Tasos Mitropoulos
Nikos Tsiantakis
Substitutes:
Sakis Moustakidis
Manager:
Pavlos Grigoriadis
Tournament details
Totally 70 teams participated, 16 from Alpha EthnikiSuper League Greece
The Superleague Greece is the highest professional football league in Greece. It was formed on July 16, 2006 and replaced Alpha Ethniki at the top of the Greek football league system. The league consists of 16 teams and runs from August to May, with teams playing 30 games each...
, 18 from Beta
Beta Ethniki
Football League, former Beta Ethniki, is the second highest professional football league in Greece.-History:In its first years, the system of conduct was very intriguing. It began in 1954 as regional championship, separated in two groups, North and South. Then, the participating teams were the...
, and 36 from Gamma
Gamma Ethniki
Football League 2, formerly known as Gamma Ethniki, is the third highest professional football league in Greece.-History:It began in 1965 as an amateur championship, while in 1983 it was changed to professional...
. It was held in 7 rounds, included final. An Additional Round was held between First and Second, with 3 matches, in order that the teams would continue to be 32.
It was an enough eventful year, that was marked by hard confrontations in the cases of "strong" pairs. In Third Round, Olympiacos eliminated AEK Athens with 1–1 draw at home and 3–1 win away, in a much debated match. In semi-finals, Olympiacos eliminated cup winners
Greek Cup 1986-87
The Greek Cup 1986-87 was the 45th edition of The Greek Football Cup, or Greek Cup for short.-Tournament details:A total of 76 teams participated, 16 from Alpha Ethniki, 20 from Beta, and 40 from Gamma. It was held in 7 rounds, the final included...
, OFI, and Panathinaikos the champions of the season
Alpha Ethniki 1987-88
-Standings:Pts = Points Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference;*NotesPanachaiki had -1 point-Match table:...
, Larissa.
The Final between the eternal enemies
Derby of the eternal enemies
The Derby of the eternal enemies , also called Mother of all battles , is a sport local derby in Athens between the most successful clubs of Greece, Olympiacos and Panathinaikos...
was an occasion for expiation, as well as both teams realised mediocre course in the championship. The match was nervous, however kept effervescent interesting until the end, since it was judged in the penalty shootout, after a 2–2 draw (3 of totally 4 goals was scored by penalties
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
). Nikos Sarganis
Nikos Sarganis
Nikos Sarganis is a legendary Greek retired football goalkeeper.Born on 15 January 1954, in Rafina, Attica, Sarganis started his football career as a fullback at Ilisiakos...
was elected "hero", warding off two shots and scoring in one in the process. For Olympiacos it was the third time that they lost the match in penalty shootout, afterwards 1974
Greek Cup 1973-74
The Greek Cup 1973-74 was the 32nd edition of The Greek Football Cup, or Greek Cup for short.The competition culminated with the Greek Cup Final, held at Nikos Goumas Stadium, Athens on 16 June 1974...
and 1976
Greek Cup 1975-76
The Greek Cup 1975-76 was the 34th edition of The Greek Football Cup, or Greek Cup for short.The competition culminated with the Greek Cup Final, held at Nikos Goumas Stadium, Athens on 9 June 1976...
. Dimitris Saravakos
Dimitris Saravakos
Dimitrios "Dimitris" Saravakos , nicknamed O Μικρός is a Greek former football player, considered to be one of the best Greek football players of all time. He started his career in Panionios and later he moved on to Panathinaikos FC, where Saravakos gained fame and matured as a footballer,...
with 10 goals was elected as first scorer.
First round
| Home team | Score | Away team | ||
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| Apollon Kalamaria | 2–0 | Panargiakos Panargiakos F.C. Panargiakos Football Club is a Greek football club, based in Argos, Greece. The association was founded in 1926. The club is a founder member of the Argolida Football Clubs Association.... |
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| Korinthos Korinthos F.C. Korinthos F.C. or Korinthos P.A.S. is a Greek professional football club based in Corinth, currently participating in Gamma Ethniki.-History:... |
3–0 | Proodeftiki | ||
| Ethnikos Olympiakos Volos Ethnikos Olympiakos Volos F.C. Olympiakos Volou Football Club , is a Greek football club based in the city of Volos. It is currently inactive and does not compete in any professional league, due to the 2011 match fixing scandal that caused the teams complete elimination.-History:... |
3–1 | Apollon Athens | ||
| Levadiakos | 3–0 | Lamia Lamia F.C. AS Lamia is a football club based in Lamia, Greece. It was founded in 1964.-Current squad 2008/09:Coach: Konstantinos Stamatiou... |
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| Panserraikos Panserraikos F.C. Panserraikos F.C. , the All-Serran Football Club, is the football club of Serres in Macedonia, Greece. Panserraikos was formed in 1964 when two local clubs, Iraklis and Apollon, merged. Their current home ground is Serres Municipal Stadium, built in 1926... |
3–1 | Edessaikos | ||
| Makedonikos Makedonikos F.C. Makedonikos Football Club is a Greek professional football club, based in Neapoli, Thessaloniki.-History:The association was founded in 1928 and the name means 'Macedonian'. In 2008, they were promoted to Football League 2 after a fourteen year absence from the National Leagues... |
1–1 | Charavgiakos | ||
| Charavgiakos won 5-4 on penalties | ||||
| Doxa Drama | 7–1 | Athinaikos | ||
| Ethnikos Piraeus | 3–4 | Anagennisi Karditsa | ||
| Panathinaikos Panathinaikos FC Panathinaikos Football Club is a Greek professional football club based in Athens. Founded in 1908, they play in the Super League Greece and are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Greek football history. They have won 20 Greek Championships and 17 Greek Cups.Panathinaikos is the most... |
2–0 | Chalkida Lilas FC Lilas Vasilikou is a football club in Greece. Three years ago, they played in the Greek Third Division.Now after a destruction of the team and the rebuiling of it Lilas is playing on the topical championship.NOTABLE GAMES... |
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| Trikala Trikala F.C. Trikala F.C., or Athlitikos Omilos Trikalon , are a professional football club based in the city of Trikala, in central Greece.-History:The club was formed in 1963 from the merger of two rival Trikala football clubs, Achilleas of Trikala and Α.Ε.Τ... |
2–1 | Acharnaikos Acharnaikos F.C. A.O. Acharnaikos is a football club based in Acharnes , Athens, Greece. It was created in 1938 and was founded in 1953. Its logo is the clover with two alphas in the left and top and an omicron at the right. It currently plays in the fourth division and plays in its stadium with a 5,000 seating... |
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| Kerkyra | 1–0 | Panachaiki | ||
| Aris Nikea | 1–1 | Ethnikos Asteras Ethnikos Asteras F.C. Ethnikos Asteras F.C. , the National Star, is a professional football club based in Kaisariani, Athens, Greece, currently competing in Beta Ethniki, the Greek second division.... |
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| Ethnikos Asteras won 6-5 on penalties | ||||
| AEK Athens | 3–1 | Iraklis | ||
| Aiolikos Aiolikos F.C. Aiolikos Football Club is a Greek association football club, based in the city of Mytilene.-History:The club was established in 1975 after a merger of two local teams - Atlantas and Apollon... |
0–4 | Kastoria Kastoria F.C. Kastoria FC, or AGS Kastoria , the Athletic and Gymnastic Association of Kastoria, is a Greek association football club based in the city of Kastoria, Macedonia, Greece.-History:... |
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| Larissa | 3–0 | Veria Veria F.C. Veria FC is a football club based in Veroia, Imathia, Greece. Veria FC was founded in 1960 when two local teams merged. Their nicknames are "Queen of the North" and "Rossoblu". They played in Alpha Ethniki at last for the 2007-2008 season and relegated twice in two seasons and found in Gamma Ethniki... |
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| Kavala | 2–1 | Rodos Rodos F.C. AS Rodos is a football club based in Rhodes, Greece. It was founded in 1968 after the local clubs of Diagoras F.C., Dorieas and Rodiakos, which faced financial problems during the Greek dictatorship, united and created Rodos F.C. They currently play in the Second Division of Greek football, but in... |
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| Polykastro Polykastro F.C. AE Polykastro is a football club based in Polykastro, Greece. It was founded in 1951.Polykastro has spent 10 seasons in the Gamma Ethniki, last appearing during the 2007–08 season.... |
1–2 | PAS Giannina | ||
| Pannafpliakos | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Naousa | ||
| Panetolikos Panetolikos F.C. Panetolikos is a football club based in Agrinio, Greece. It was founded in 1926 and is considered one of the historic clubs in Greece, having participated so far in the Greek First Division in the seasons 1975-1976,1976-1977 and 2011-2012 . Panetolikos is the reigning Football League Champion... |
4–0 | Messiniakos | ||
| Anagennisi Neapoli | 0–0 | Eordaikos Eordaikos 2007 F.C. Eordaikos 2007 is a football club based in Ptolemaida, Greece.-History:The club named Eordaikos 2007 is following the history of Eordaikos which is one of the better known football clubs in Western Macedonia... |
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| Anagennisi won 5-4 on penalties | ||||
| Anagennisi Arta Anagennisi Arta F.C. Anagennisi Artas is a Greek football club, based in Arta,in the North-West part of Greece. The emblem of the team depicts the historical bridge of Arta. The club was established in 1960 from the union between local Arta clubs Panambrakikos, Aetosand Olympiacos. The colours of club are BLACK-WHITE.... |
0–1 | PAOK | ||
| Irodotos | 3–1 | Ionikos | ||
| Egaleo | 1–1 | Alexandria | ||
| Egaleo won 6-5 on penalties | ||||
| Kallithea | 3–1 | Kalamata | ||
| Olympiacos | 4–0 | Agrotikos Asteras Agrotikos Asteras F.C. Agrotikos Asteras is a Thessaloniki-based football club, currently playing in the Beta Ethniki. It was founded in 1932 by refugees from Asia Minor.-History:... |
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| Pierikos Pierikos F.C. Pierikos or P.S.F.K. is a football club based in Katerini, Greece.- The foundation :The club was founded on the 11th of April, 1961 from the merger between Megas Alexandros Katerinis and Olympos Katerinis... |
3–1 | EAR Rethymno | ||
| OFI OFI Crete OFI , the Sportfriends Association Heraklion, is a Greek association football club based in Heraklion, on the island of Crete. Outside Greece, the club is generally known as OFI Crete F.C., however, the name Crete is not actually part of the club's official title.OFI is the club with most... |
4–0 | Nestos | ||
| Panelefsiniakos | 1–1 | Pandramaikos | ||
| Pandramaikos won 5-4 on penalties | ||||
| Panionios | 2–4 | Xanthi | ||
| Aris Aris Thessaloniki F.C. Aris Football Club , also known as God of war and the Yellows, is a Greek football club based in the city of Thessaloniki, Macedonia. Formed in 1914, the club was a founding member of Macedonian Football Clubs Association as well as the Hellenic Football Federation, they currently compete in... |
4–0 | Ergotelis | ||
| Niki Volos Niki Volos F.C. Niki Volou is a Greek football club based in the city of Nea Ionia, in the region of Magnesia.The club currently competes in the Football League 2, the third tier of Greek football.-Colours and Crest:... |
1–3 | Diagoras Diagoras F.C. Diagoras FC is a football club based in Rhodes, Greece. It was founded in 1905. Diagoras is named after the island's famous hero Diagoras. The team first played under Ottoman Rule until the short lived independence of the Dodecanese in 1912... |
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| Kozani | 4–1 | Olympiakos Chalkida | ||
| Atromitos | 4–2 | Anagennisi Kolindros | ||
| Achaiki | 1–0 (a.e.t.) | Kilkisiakos | ||
| Panarkadikos | 3–1 | Ethnikos Alexandroupoli | ||
Additional Round
| Home team | Score | Away team | ||
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| Panetolikos | 0–2 | Diagoras | ||
| Pandramaikos | 0–0 | Atromitos | ||
| Pandramaikos won 4-3 on penalties | ||||
| Panathinaikos | 7–1 | Kavala | ||
Second round
| Team #1 | Agg. | Team #2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
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| Egaleo | 3-1 | Ethnikos Asteras | 1-1 | 2-0 |
| Pierikos | 3-6 | Larissa | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Xanthi | 7-1 | Achaiki | 4-0 | 3-1 |
| Apollon Kalamaria | 4-2 | Anagennisi Karditsa | 2-0 | 2-2 |
| Charavgiakos | 0-1 | Diagoras | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Kallithea | 3-4 | AEK Athens | 3-2 | 0-2 |
| PAS Giannina | 3-1 | Pandramaikos | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Ethnikos Olympiakos Volos | 0-6 | Olympiacos | 0-1 | 0-5 |
| Aris | 4-2 | Korinthos | 1-0 | 3-2 (a.e.t.) |
| Kozani | 1-3 | Doxa Drama | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Trikala | 2-1 | Pannafpliakos | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| OFI (a.g. Away goals rule The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal... ) |
2-2 | Levadiakos | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Anagennisi Neapoli | 1-2 | Irodotos | 1-0 | 0-2 |
| PAOK | 3-4 | Kastoria | 2-1 | 1-3 |
| Panserraikos | 0-2 | Panathinaikos | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Kerkyra | 0-1 | Panarkadikos | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Third round
| Team #1 | Agg. | Team #2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
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| Olympiakos | 4-2 | AEK Athens | 1-1 | 3-1 |
| Aris | 2-2 | Larissa (a.g. Away goals rule The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal... ) |
2-1 | 0-1 |
| Doxa Drama | 2-3 | Apollon Kalamaria | 2-1 | 0-2 |
| Egaleo | 0-7 | OFI | 0-0 | 0-7 |
| Irodotos | 5-4 | Diagoras | 2-2 | 3-2 |
| PAS Giannina | 3-10 | Panathinaikos | 1-2 | 2-8 |
| Trikala | 2-1 | Panarkadikos | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Kastoria | 4-3 | Xanthi | 3-2 | 1-1 |
Quarter-finals
First legs were played on February 24, 1988 and second on March 9.| Team #1 | Agg. | Team #2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollon Kalamaria | 1-2 | Olympiacos | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| OFI | 4-2 | Trikala | 3-2 | 1-0 |
| Irodotos | 0-6 | Panathinaikos | 0-4 | 0-2 |
| Larissa | 1-0 | Kastoria | 1-0 | 0-0 |
Semi-finals
First legs were played on March 30, 1988. Second legs were played on April 20.| Team #1 | Agg. | Team #2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
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| Panathinaikos | 4-1 | Larissa | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| Olympiacos | 3-1 | OFI | 3-0 | 0-1 |
Final
The 46th Greek Cup Final was played at the Athens Olympic Stadium "Spyridon Louis"Olympic Stadium (Athens)
The Olympic Stadium "Spiros Louis" , is part of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex. It is named after the first modern Olympic marathon race winner in 1896, Spiros Louis.-History:...
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| Nikos Sarganis Nikos Sarganis Nikos Sarganis is a legendary Greek retired football goalkeeper.Born on 15 January 1954, in Rafina, Attica, Sarganis started his football career as a fullback at Ilisiakos... |
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| Kostas Mavridis |
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| Dimitris Saravakos Dimitris Saravakos Dimitrios "Dimitris" Saravakos , nicknamed O Μικρός is a Greek former football player, considered to be one of the best Greek football players of all time. He started his career in Panionios and later he moved on to Panathinaikos FC, where Saravakos gained fame and matured as a footballer,... |
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| Lysandros Georgamlis Lysandros Georgamlis Lysandros Georgamlis is a former international Greek footballer and current assistant manager at AC Omonia.-Playing career:... |
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| Vaggelis Vlachos Vangelis Vlachos Vangelis Vlachos is a former Greek football player and current coach.Vlachos played for Panathinaikos in the Alpha Ethniki from 1985 to 1991.-Honours:AEK Athens*Greek Cup: 1983Panathinaikos... |
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Ilias Talikriadis Stratos ApostolakisStratos Apostolakis
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Minas ChatzidisMinas Hantzidis
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Alexis AlexiouAlexandros Alexiou
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Charis Baniotis Yiotis TsalouchidisPanagiotis Tsalouchidis
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Tasos MitropoulosTasos Mitropoulos
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Nikos TsiantakisNikos Tsiantakis
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Sakis Moustakidis Pavlos GrigoriadisMATCH OFFICIALS
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