The
Panathinaikos players represented by
Promoesport, Fran Vélez and
Rubén Pérez, have qualified to play the final of the
Greek Cup against the
Paok of Thessaloniki of
Nelson Oliveira, also represented by Promoesport.
The
Athenian team beat
Lamia in the
semi-finals 1-0 in the first leg and 0-2 in the second leg, with
Fran Velez and
Ruben Perez in the starting XI in both matches, as they are two undisputed starters for the manager.
It has been eight years since Panathinaikos last reached the cup final, a competition in which they are the second most successful team with 18 titles. The last one was against their opponents for this year's final, Paok Thessaloniki, who are the reigning cup champions and have eliminated none other than Olympiacos. After a goalless draw in the first leg and also in the second leg, the match was decided in extra time. Nelson Oliveira came on in the 73rd minute and played a key role in changing the attacking dynamic of his team, which was able to score and qualify for the final.
For the three players represented by Promoesport, winning this title would mean winning their first one in
Greece.