Aris Thessaloniki secured a professional 2-0 away victory over Anagennisi Karditsa in the Greek Cup on August 17, 2026. The Super League side did exactly what was required against lower-league opposition, scoring a goal in each half to progress without conceding.

Clinical Aris ease through

As expected, the visitors dominated from the opening moments. Aris controlled the ball effortlessly and pinned Anagennisi deep inside their own half, although the hosts defended bravely, throwing bodies behind the ball and forcing Aris to work for their openings.

The breakthrough arrived in the 23rd minute when Aris' right winger cut inside and curled a left-footed shot beyond the goalkeeper. It was a moment of individual quality that separated the sides, and it allowed Aris to settle into a rhythm of patient possession football.

Key moments

• 23' – Aris 1-0: A curling effort from the edge of the box finds the top corner.
• 66' – Aris 2-0: A well-timed run at the back post meets a low cross to double the lead.

Second half resolution

Aris continued to create chances after the break, but Anagennisi's spirit never wavered. The home side showed flashes of attacking intent on the counter, and their striker forced a smart save from the Aris goalkeeper in the 52nd minute, briefly lifting the home crowd. However, any hopes of a comeback were extinguished in the 66th minute when Aris doubled their lead with a simple back-post finish from a sweeping move.

From there, Aris managed the game with the maturity of a club accustomed to competing at the top of Greek football. They kept the ball away from danger, protected their defensive line, and closed out the tie without ever looking vulnerable.

Professional display for the cup

For Anagennisi Karditsa, the exit will be disappointing but nothing to be ashamed of. They competed for long spells and gave their supporters a night of cup pride against a far more experienced opponent. For Aris Thessaloniki, the focus now turns to their Super League campaign, but this cup performance will have given their manager plenty of encouragement, particularly from a rotated squad eager to prove its worth.