Iraklis took a decisive step towards promotion to the Super League with a 1-0 victory against Niki in Volos during the second round of the Super League 2 playoffs. Despite being reduced to ten players after the 50th minute due to the sending off of Manalis, Iraklis managed to secure the win. The game was largely determined by an own goal from Pasalidis in the 68th minute, which cemented their grip on the top position in the league, putting them seven points ahead of both Niki and Anagennisi Karditsa, who lost their match against Asteras Tripolis.