The inspiration for this process was taken by Coppa Italia and its main objective was the teams to play certain official matches before the beginning of European competitions.
With various forms, the initial round of groups took place globally in 11 editions, until 2001–02 season.
Afterwards, the competition was marked by eventful matches and false note, initially in second round and afterwards the elimination of Olympiacos by OFI and AEK Athens by Levadiakos, but mainly in the quarter-finals, when OFI were eliminated by AEL, while after the end of second match there were clashes in the ground by footballers of both teams.
Riots of lower intensity became after the end of match between Panionios and PAOK, in the same round.
[1][2] For a second consecutive year, Dimitris Saravakos was the top scorer of the competition, with 7 goals.