OFI defeats AEK Athens to secure the Superbet Super Cup

On August 12, 2026, OFI Crete claimed their first-ever Superbet Super Cup title by defeating AEK Athens 5-4 in a penalty shootout at the Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion. The match ended 2-2 in regulation time, with Jovic opening the scoring for AEK in the 38th minute, before Androutsos (69') and Kostoulas (76') turned the game around for the Cretans. Zini equalized for AEK in the 97th minute of stoppage time, forcing the match into extra time and subsequently penalties, where goalkeeper Christogeorgos secured the trophy for OFI by saving a penalty from Varga.

This victory follows OFI's historic Greek Cup win, marking their second major trophy in only a few months under the management of Christos Kontis. Conversely, AEK Athens, coached by Marko Nikolic, must now shift their focus toward the upcoming UEFA Champions League playoffs against Levski Sofia. The triumph prompted widespread celebrations among fans in Heraklion, as the team prepares to carry this momentum into their own upcoming Europa League playoff matches.