Greek Cup: AEK – Mars stands out, away trials for Olympiacos and PAOK

His “16” phase continues today (30/10/2024), with the derby AEK – Mars in Opap Arena standing out. AEK and Mars come from games with opposite emotions. The Union experienced the defeat-shock of Panseraikos while the Thessalonians took a 1-1 draw from Panathinaikos in OAKA and were left alone in the rankings. The two teams were also faced last year, with Mars getting dramatic penalty qualification. Like AEK, Olympiacos is invited to leave behind the defeat of Asteras Tripolis and get a qualification score in the “Apostolos Nikolaidis” against Athens Kallithea FC who in turn wants… from somewhere to be caught after defeating Atromitos. Having psychology in heights, OFI and Volos are faced in Heraklion. The Cretans “salted” Toumba winning PAOK, the Thessalos in Agrinio winning Panetolikos. PAOK, however, is a clear favourite for qualifying against Aegaleo despite the fact that “Siti” took two qualifications already at home. Asteras Tripolis is even bigger favourite as he is confronted with Zakynthos which is two categories below although the islanders have shown elements of an organized group. It is recalled that the games are double and the rules of the away goal do not apply. In the event of a draw following the two games, an extension is followed and – if necessary – the penalty procedure. The results and programme for the “phase of 16” of the Greek Cup : Tuesday, October 29, Kifisia – Panachaiki 1-1 Panseraikos – Panionios 2–0 Wednesday 30 October 15:30 Egaleo – PAOK 17:30 OFI – Volos 19:30 AEK – Mars 21:30 Athens Kallithea FC – Olympic Thursday 31 October 15:00 Zakynthos – Asteras Tripoli *The game Atromitos – Panathinaikos, which was postponed to 30/10 due to George Baldok’s funeral, has not been re-designated. The “pairs” of the quarterfinals : Panseriac or Panionios vs Zakynthos – Star of Tripoli Atromitos- Panathinaikos vs Athens Kallithea FC – Olympiacos AEK – Aris vs Egaleo – PAOK OFI – Volos vs Kifisia – Panachaikos The couples of the semifinals : Panseraikos or Panionios vs Zakynthos – Star of Tripoli / OFI – Volos vs Kifissia – Panachaikos Atromitos – Panachaikos vs Athens Kallithea FC – Olympiacos / AEK – Aris vs Egaleo – PAOK