Atromitos secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over Pyrgos 1968 in the Qualifying Round of the Cup on Monday, 18 August 2026. The hosts controlled proceedings from the opening minutes and never allowed the visitors back into the contest. By then, the tie was effectively settled before half-time.
C. Nunez opened the scoring in the sixteenth minute, catching Pyrgos off guard. S. Zuber doubled the advantage nine minutes later, and here's the thing — the visitors had barely recovered when the third goal arrived. Atromitos were dominant in the air from set plays, and Pyrgos struggled to deal with the deliveries.
The second half brought two more goals, though the result was never in doubt. S. Tsiloulis added a fourth in the sixty-eighth minute, followed by K. Lemonis in the seventy-fifth. Pyrgos managed a consolation goal, but the damage had long been done. The hosts switched to a back three after the break, which gave them more control.
Atromitos arrive in this fixture with momentum. They beat Aris 1-0 in their most recent outing on 30 July, and before that a 6-0 demolition of Panserraikos in May. Three wins and two defeats in their last five matches suggests a side finding its rhythm.
The result means Atromitos progress to the next stage with ample margin. Pyrgos 1968 must now regroup and hope for a miracle in any potential away leg. The draw brought them together early, and Atromitos have shown they are not to be underestimated.