AEK Athens owner Marios Iliopoulos watched his side secure a 2-0 away victory against Nestos Chrysoupoli in the Superbet Greek Cup on Wednesday.
Iliopoulos traveled to Chrysoupoli Stadium in northern Greece to observe the League Phase opening fixture in person and speak about the club's objectives for the season.
Speaking after the match, Iliopoulos stressed that AEK had a long journey ahead during the current campaign. He warned that commitments for the team would begin to intensify step by step starting next week.
The owner expressed confidence that the club would meet its internal expectations and achieve a campaign that everyone involved could be proud of. He cited the Latin phrase quod erat demonstrandum, adding that the club was present, would remain present, and would strive for the best possible results.
Support for regional football and smaller clubs
Iliopoulos addressed the importance of visiting smaller provincial venues, stating his belief that most owners of major Greek clubs would not have bothered to travel to Chrysoupoli. He noted that he had accepted the invitation with great joy.
He praised the efforts of the local organizers and community in Chrysoupoli, saying their hard work offered encouragement to anyone who wished to see improvements in Greek football. He emphasized that AEK did not look down on regional areas or smaller teams.
The club owner stated that AEK was actively demonstrating its support through its presence. He added that the club aimed to provide smaller teams with the impetus to dream of a better future.
Match background and cup campaign
The fixture marked the opening match for AEK Athens in the League Phase of the Superbet Greek Cup. AEK earned a 2-0 victory on the road against Nestos Chrysoupoli to take all three points in their group opener.
AEK Athens, commonly referred to as Enosi, is one of the most prominent football clubs in Greece. The team is based in the capital city of Athens and regularly competes at the top tier of Greek domestic football.
Nestos Chrysoupoli is a football club based in Chrysoupoli, a town located in the Kavala regional unit in northern Greece. The Superbet Greek Cup is the country's primary knock-out competition, bringing together top-tier clubs and regional teams from across the nation.
