AEK Athens advanced in the Greek Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Super League side Panetolikos Agrinio on Thursday, September 25th, 2025. The Athenian giants were pushed all the way by a determined Panetolikos side but ultimately their superior quality in the final third saw them through to the next round. AEK took control early, scoring twice in the first half through their prolific forwards to establish what seemed a comfortable lead. Panetolikos refused to surrender, however, and pulled a goal back early in the second half to set up a tense finale, forcing AEK's goalkeeper into a couple of important saves. The focus point was Panetolikos's resilient performance, which made AEK work hard for their passage and ensured there were no easy moments for the favorites. This result kept AEK on track in their quest for cup silverware this season. AEK's manager praised his team's professional job, while the Panetolikos coach expressed pride in his players' effort against a top opponent.