Panionios qualified for the Final Four of the Greek Cup (ALLWYN), after defeating AEK with3:0(25:20,25:19,25:23)in the "Andreas Varikas" hall. The team reaches this stage for the second consecutive year, and in the semi-finals will face Olympiacos – an opponent from last year's final.
The Bulgarian starElitsa Vasileva-Atanasijevicplayed a key role, finishing with 14 points and a solid performance in crucial moments.
Match Progression
Panionios controlled the first two sets and closed them at25:20and25:19, with serve and block making the difference.
In the third set, AEK led 19:13, but the hosts made an impressive comeback with an 8:0 run and dramatically won with25:23.
Match Statistics
| Team | Aces | Attacks | Blocks | Opponent Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panionios | 5 | 37 | 10 | 23 |
| AEK | 5 | 35 | 5 | 17 |
Panionios was stronger on block and showed fewer hesitations in crucial moments, which proved decisive, especially in the third set.
Atanasijevic among the leaders
| Player | Team | Points | Aces | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elitsa Vasileva-Atanasijevic | Panionios | 14 | 1 | 2 |
The Bulgarian player was a stable factor in attack and at the net, helping the team close the match without losing a set.
Quarter-finals
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Z.A.O.N. – A.O. Tira | 1:3(23:25,26:28,25:23,23:25) |
| Olympiacos – Milon | 3:1(25:14,25:16,19:25,25:14) |
| Panathinaikos – PAOK | 1:3(20:25,25:19,19:25,19:25) |
| Panionios – AEK | 3:0(25:20,25:19,25:23) |
Final Four will be heldMarch 5–7 in Chalkida, and Panionios will seek revenge against Olympiacos.
