Akratitos
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- Greece Gamma Ethniki 13 Greece Amateur Cup 9
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Wikipedia - A.P.O. Akratitos Ano Liosia
A.P.O. Akratitos Ano Liosia (Greek: Α.Π.Ο. Ακράτητος Άνω Λιοσίων) is a Greek football professional club from Ano Liosia, Athens, Greece. They currently play in the Alpha Division of the Football League championship, which is the third level of the Greek football pyramid. They maintain a quite strong academy of youngsters.
History
Akratitos spent their first years in relative obscurity, until they rose from the lower ranks to the top flight under the managership of Giannis Pathiakakis, who died on the pitch during a training session in 2002. The stadium was subsequently named after him.
Akratitos spent 3 consecutive seasons (2001-02 until 2003–04) in the Alpha Ethniki before being relegated in 2004 after losing a relegation match against Ergotelis which took place in Makedonikos Stadium, Thessaloniki. The following season Akratitos were re-promoted to Alpha Ethniki.
The 2005-06 season was meant to be their last in the Greek top-flight, as they finished last and were relegated again to the Beta Ethniki, but they decided to withdraw from the professional leagues completely and were automatically demoted to the Delta Ethniki. During that season they also achieved the lowest attendance ever in the Alpha Ethniki, with only 26 spectators watching their home game against Skoda Xanthi.
The team faced another relegation in 2009, when they finished 12th in Group 7 of the Delta Ethniki and got relegated to the local West Attica championships.
Akratitos has a reputation for playing an exciting and attacking style of soccer, with a focus on skillful and technical play. The team has a talented roster of players, both domestic and international, who are known for their passion and dedication to the game.
Over the years, Akratitos has had success in various domestic competitions, including the Greek Super League and the Greek Cup. The team has also competed in European competitions, showcasing their talent on an international stage.
Akratitos is known for its passionate fan base, who support the team through thick and thin. The team's motto is "Πάντα Προς Την Κορυφή" which translates to "Always Towards the Top", reflecting their ambition and determination to succeed.
Overall, Akratitos is a respected and competitive team in Greek soccer, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.