With a clear victory of 5-0, Schalke won Duisburg and the German Cup at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin in front of 75,708 spectators. It was the biggest victory as far as the final score is concerned, in the history of the team. The round of triumphs had Greek elements too. Kyriakos Papadopoulos held the Greek flag, which gave the signal for intense celebrations. Angelos Charisteas was trying to teach participants to dance Sirtaki in the grass of the big stadium.
The season ended the best way for Papadopoulos, who during his first year abroad, won a title. Charisteas added another medal to his collection and, despite the fact that he didn’t play in the match he was deified by his teammates in the locker rooms. Kyriakos couldn’t leave the Cup. “I am very happy because it is a title that I win with having a great involvement in the team. I have to thank my teammates for the help they offered me and especially Angelos, who with his advice and sympathy has helped me change as far as my football character is concerned”.
The big star of the team and former player of Real Madrid, Raul said: “Every title I win is important. I’m very happy, because my choice to come to Germany proved successful. I am happy for the whole team and the fans. With the Greeks I get along wonderfully. I knew Angelos because we were opponents. He is a gentleman and he has a lot to give in football. Kyriakos is a surprise- player this season. He works a lot and this comes out in the field. I wish Greece will overcome the economic crisis quickly.”
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