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Panathinaikos is the Greek Cup champion, beating Aris 1-0 in the final with buzzer beater by Vagiannidis at 90+7′

Vagiannidis scored the winning goal, Panathinaikos finished with 10 players, Aris with 9. This victory gave Panathinaikos their 20th Cup and secured a spot in next season's Europa League

Newsroom May 25 11:03

Panathinaikos celebrated their 20th Greek Cup title, defeating Aris 1-0 with a dramatic goal by Giorgos Vagiannidis at 90+7′. The final, played in an empty Panthessaliko Stadium, was a tense match with three red cards and few scoring chances. Aris, whose last title came in 1970, missed significant opportunities, particularly between the 55th and 56th minutes.

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Panathinaikos capitalized on their sole golden chance, securing the victory and a spot in next season’s Europa League. The match was marked by its intense physicality and tactical adjustments following the red cards, culminating in Vagiannidis’ decisive strike.

 

 

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