OFI Crete wins the Greek Cup after defeating PAOK 3-2

On April 25, 2026, OFI Crete secured its second Greek Cup title by defeating PAOK 3-2 in an intense final held at the Panthessaliko Stadium in Volos. PAOK initially took the lead through Michailidis in the 15th minute, but OFI equalized in the 28th minute with a goal from Fountas. In the second half, Tiago Nuss put OFI ahead in the 50th minute, though Geremyev forced extra time by scoring for PAOK in the 97th minute. The decisive goal was scored by Iseka via a penalty kick in the 105+4' minute after a handball by Hatzidis. This victory marks OFI's first major trophy since 1987 and guarantees the team a spot in the UEFA Europa League playoffs. The triumph significantly impacted the Greek league's European qualification standings, effectively canceling the importance of the 5th-8th place playoffs and altering the path for the 4th-placed team. Fans in Heraklion celebrated the historic achievement across the city, while coach Christos Kontis expressed pride in the players' resilience and the support from the Cretan community.