Final Four – Greek Cup: Heraklion gave up their credentials

When Vangelis Liolios announced that the Greek Cup would return to Final Four logic to judge the 2022 Trophy winner, everyone thought if such a thing was possible. And how can all this effort be “built up” and protected from external influences and problems (see violence and … offences).

Somehow the case of Heraklion stood out as the best possible. The theory was confirmed in practice when “Dyo Aorakia” became “excellent” in the first competition they held during the two semifinals of the Final Four on Friday, February 18th.

The presence of around 2,000 friends from the four teams in the same stadium did not cause the slightest problem. The absence of the organized friends of the clubs not only made everyone’s work (and life) easier, but gave the games a much different color.

Simply because the scattered voices and slogans created a beautiful feeling for those who were in “Dyo Aorakia”. They referred to conditions like the ones they experience every year in Spain at the Copa del Rey. Of course, Greece is far behind in reaching this level. But nobody can ignore (or neglect) that the first step (step) that was taken was not only encouraging, but gave the organizers – much more – a reason to smile.

Heraklion received the first ‘very good’ of these three days and showed ready to finish this year’s event with a corresponding score. No, Panathinaikos OPAP’s clash with Olympiakos in the final on Sunday 20 February will not be a problem for strong solvers. Thorough scrutiny by the Federation and the police over the manner and people delivering the invitations has paid off to see the image we saw in Dyo Aorakia.

The know-how in hosting major events has been confirmed in the practice of Heraklion, which is now tending to emerge (if it hasn’t already) as the first choice for similar situations in the future. Even if we are talking about the Final Eight that the association is planning for next season.

The passion is there, the experience and the mood for the result as well, so what could be nicer …

The first taste of the Final Four was sweet and everyone on the island believes it will be the last one – the one that will count more and be on everyone’s lips.

Sportish is located in Crete with the support of the Crete Region, which hosts the Greek Cup Final Four, the event that further enhances the uniqueness and wealth of experiences that the island offers its visitors.