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Berg Delighted with Omonia's Cup Win, Idiakez Focuses on League

Published January 14, 2026, 19:29

Following Omonia's victory over AEK and their qualification to the Coca-Cola Cup semi-finals, Henning Berg expressed his complete satisfaction and emphasized that his team was vindicated for their efforts. He acknowledged the quality of AEK but highlighted the tactical discipline, defensive stability, and mentality of his players as key factors in their success. Berg pointed out that Omonia is competitive both in Cyprus and in Europe and that his team continues to improve. He expressed his admiration for the efforts of his players, even when facing absences, and stressed the importance of squad depth. On the other hand, Imanol Idiakez, despite his disappointment with the elimination, tried to make a realistic assessment of the situation. He mentioned that AEK started the match poorly and conceded two goals from a team with great ability on the counterattack. Idiakez emphasized that his team's focus is now on the league, where they must work hard to achieve their goals. He expressed his belief that AEK has the potential to have a good run in the league, despite being eliminated from the Cup.