1996–97 Greek Football Cup
football competition
The 1996–97 Greek Football Cup was the 55th edition of the Greek Football Cup.
Tournament details
Totally 72 teams participated, 18 from Alpha Ethniki, 18 from Beta, and 36 from Gamma. It was held in 7 rounds, included final. After 8 years the group stage was suppressed, while the teams of Alpha Ethniki entered in the competition at the round of 32.
The round of 16 was very interesting, as Olympiacos eliminated PAOK and Panathinaikos eliminated Iraklis. Also, Ionikos tipped OFI with 7 goals. For third time in the 4 last years AEK Athens and Panathinaikos were pondered over in the final, held in Karaiskakis Stadium. AEK Athens won on penalty shoot-out.
The loss of Cup for Panathinaikos, in combination with their 5th place finish in the championship, resulted in club not qualifying in any European competition for the first time in the last 25 years.
Calendar
Knockout phase
Each tie in the knockout phase, apart from the final, was played over two legs, with each team playing one leg at home.
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