Kifisia Race Into a Three-Goal Lead
Kifisia made their class count early and often at Zakynthos. They broke the deadlock in the 17th minute, doubled it ten minutes later, and by first-half stoppage time had a third in the bag — a ruthless opening 45 that left the home side chasing shadows from almost the first whistle. Zakynthos, playing in the Gamma Ethniki, the third tier of Greek football, simply couldn’t live with the pace and quality of a Super League 2 side clearly several levels above them on the night.
More Goals After the Break
Kifisia didn’t ease off after the interval either. They added a fourth in the 66th minute and a fifth in the 76th, turning what was already a comfortable lead into a genuine rout. Zakynthos did find one moment of pride amid the deluge — pulling a goal back to make it 1-5 at one stage — but Kifisia had the final word too, adding a sixth in the 90th minute to round off a dominant display and put the finishing touch on the scoreline.
What It Means Next
It’s a routine, emphatic passage into the next round of the Greek Cup for Kifisia, who leave little doubt about their qualifying credentials with a display that included six different scoring moments across the ninety minutes. For Zakynthos, it’s a chastening night against superior opposition, but also the kind of experience that comes with the territory when a smaller club draws a side from two divisions above them in cup competition. They’ll turn their attention back to their own Gamma Ethniki campaign with this one quickly behind them.
Match Summary
Zakynthos 1-6 Kifisia Greek Cup, Qualification Round — Dimotiko Stadio Zakynthos, Zakynthos, Greece Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Result: Kifisia thrash Zakynthos 6-1, scoring three times in the first half and three more after the break to advance comfortably in the Greek Cup.
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