OFI Crete have claimed the Greek Super Cup after defeating AEK Athens in a penalty shootout at Pankritio Stadium.
The victory marks the first Super Cup in the history of OFI Crete, opening the new football season with silverware after their Greek Cup triumph last season.
Manager Christos Kontis guided the team to another major success as supporters launched celebrations inside the stadium. The party among fans reached its climax during the official trophy presentation ceremony on the pitch.
Cretan club trophy success
Last season was a landmark campaign for the Cretan side, during which they secured the second Greek Cup in the club's history. Winning the Super Cup ensures back to back trophies across consecutive seasons for the team.
OFI Crete, officially known as Omilos Filathlon Irakleiou, is a Greek professional football club based in Heraklion on the island of Crete. The club plays its fixtures at Pankritio Stadium, a multi purpose venue located in Heraklion that regularly hosts major domestic sporting events.
AEK Athens FC is one of the most prominent football clubs in Greece. Based in the capital city of Athens, the club competes at the highest level of Greek football and regularly represents the nation in European competitions.
Sportsmanship from AEK ownership
The trophy presentation took place in the presence of AEK Athens FC owner Marios Iliopoulos. Iliopoulos applauded the winners warmly as the trophy was handed over to the victorious squad.
Iliopoulos is a Greek shipping businessman who serves as the owner of AEK Athens FC. Kontis, a former professional defender, took charge of OFI Crete as head coach to direct the club's recent domestic trophy campaigns.
The Greek Super Cup is an annual football match organized in Greece, pitting the winners of the Greek Super League against the holders of the Greek Cup. The fixture serves as the traditional season opener for Greek professional football.
