Panionios Betsson opened the 2026/27 Greek women’s volleyball season with trophy after defeating Panathinaikos 3-1 in a dramatic Super Cup clash in Kifisia.
Panionios secured Super Cup title with a 25-19, 20-25, 25-21, 29-27 victory in a closely contested encounter lasting 127 minutes.
Milica Kuboura led Panionios with a match-high 23 points, while Elitsa Vasileva-Atanasijevic and Anthí Vasilantonáki contributed 16 each. Katerína Zakchaíou added 12 points, including five blocks.
Panionios controlled the opening set before Panathinaikos, coached by Alessandro Chiappini, responded with an improved performance to level the match. The third set remained competitive until Panionios produced a decisive late run to regain the advantage.
The fourth set delivered the night’s biggest drama. Panathinaikos overturned an early deficit and led 20-16, appearing well placed to force a deciding fifth set. However, Panionios fought back through strong serving and defensive play, leveling the score at 21-21.
Both teams subsequently missed opportunities to finish the set before Kuboura delivered the winning attack at 29-27, completing a memorable comeback and sealing the trophy.
Panionios libero Martína Xanthopoúlou received the MVP award. For Panathinaikos, Micaya White finished with 19 points, followed by Gabriela Orvošová with 15.
Panionios also held the advantage in blocking and serving, recording 12 blocks and five aces compared with Panathinaikos’ eight blocks and one ace.
Match Result | Greek Women’s Super Cup 2026
Panathinaikos 1-3 Panionios Betsson
Set scores: 19-25, 25-20, 21-25, 27-29
Duration: 127 minutes
Top scorer: Milica Kuboura (Panionios), 23 points
MVP: Martína Xanthopoúlou (Panionios)
