The only prior encounter with a Danish side
PAOK lost the 1976-77 Greek Cup final to Panathinaikos in “Georgios Karaiskakis” Stadium. With the “Greens” having secured the domestic double and qualifying for the Champions’ Cup, the “Double-Headed Eagle” participated in the Cup Winners’ Cup.
PAOK were first drawn against Polish side Zagłębie Sosnowiec. The Thessaloniki outfit were superior and recorded two 2-0 victories to qualify to the second round. There they would meet a team from Denmark for the first time –and only time until 2015.
Back then Vejle Boldklub were among the top clubs of the country, having secured the previous season’s domestic Cup. The first leg was held in Denmark. The local team were impressive and prevailed 3-0 over the “Double-Headed Eagle” who couldn’t make the most of the chances they created.
PAOK’s line-up in Denmark:
Furtula, Apostolidis, Anastasiadis (85′ Fountoukidis), Iosifidis, Gounaris, Pathiakakis, Kermanidis, Orfanos, Koudas, Kostikos, Guerino
In the second leg of Toumba, PAOK faced an uphill struggle. Orfanos gave the home side the lead in the 22nd minute, boosting the morale of players and fans. The “Double-Headed Eagle” pressured, went after a goal, but Jacquet leveled the match sealing the Danes’ qualification. PAOK could only record a prestige victory through Kermanidis who made it 2-1 with 12 minutes to go.
PAOK line-up in the second leg:
Furtula, Gounaris, Iosifidis, Pellios, Damanakis, Pathiakakis, Kermanidis, Orfanos, Guerino, Koudas, Kostikos (67′ Fountoukidis)
