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Cup day with favorites in Cyprus and super replays in Greece (Aris-AEK, Olympiacos-Panathinaikos).
Cup day today, both in Cyprus and abroad. Starting with our own, three more games are played tonight for the "16" phase. It's worth noting that these matches are single games, and if any of them ends in a draw, an extra half-hour and then penalties follow.
There is considerable interest tonight in the Greek Cup replays as well. Dominating, of course, is the "eternal" derby between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos. Everything is open in the replay between Aris and AEK, following the 0-0 draw in the first leg.
Below, you will find the detailed schedule of all the matches:
ETHNIKOS ACHNAS-ARIS (19:00)
The reigning champions are favorites for qualification. This is a given, but Ethnikos, especially at home, shows that it can defeat anyone. Their recent victory against the league leaders APOEL attests to that.
AEK LARNACA-OTHELLOS (19:00)
AEK is a super favorite for qualification if they play based on their true capabilities. Othellos will strive for the super surprise, but their task won't be easy. The visitors will also present themselves with a new coach on the bench, as Kostas Sakkas took over the team after Michal Skrzynski's departure.
After the 0-0 draw in the first leg, the qualification remains open. However, this result slightly increased Aris's chances of advancing.
OLYMPIACOS-PANATHINAIKOS (21:00)
In the first game, the two teams presented a mediocre spectacle. The 1-1 score leaves the qualification here also open, with Olympiacos having a slight advantage. Certainly, the fact that these games are played behind closed doors plays a significant role.
UNION ST. GILLOISE-ANDERLECHT (21:30)
A super derby in the Belgian Cup between two very good teams, both vying for this year's championship as well. However, only one will advance to the semifinals of the Cup.