This could be the definition of Fran Jovic in a derby Panathinaikos – Olympic The 4th round of the playoffs caused a strong reaction, but in the end, the Croatian referee will not go to our country to serve the match of the “eternal”, as he said that he was stuck due to an injury. Thus, today the appointment of a new QED judge is expected, this time from the elite category.

It is recalled that when the name of referee Leoforos, who does not belong to either the elite category or any major league, became known, Olympiacos reacted strongly with two statements asking, among other things: the intervention of FIFA and UEFA, at that time how Panathinaikos demanded the resignation of Chief Justice Steve Bennett with his statement.

Olympiacos initially reacted by calling on FIFA and UEFA to intervene otherwise, as he indicated that “whatever happens will be their responsibility”. Panathinaikos then came to power, who also attacked Steve Bennett, urging him to step down “because he can’t deliver on his promises.”

Under fire, the EPO attempted to justify the selection of the Croat by claiming that an elite arbiter from Israel was initially appointed, but he declared himself an obstruction. In fact, she indicated in her statement that Steve Bennet approached UEFA for mediation regarding elite referees from Germany and Italy, but the federations responded negatively.

Finally, earlier and during the presentation of preliminary works to Votanikos, Panathinaikos owner Yiannis Alafouzos also expressed his position: “There is huge corruption in Greek football. The government hasn’t done it and I don’t know if it wants to do it,” he said.

Regarding the playoffs: AEK-Aris: Ratkowski from Poland (VAR: Jakubik), PAOK-Volos: Fotias (VAR: Manujos).

Play-offs: Atromitos-PAS Ioannina: Gortzilas (VAR: Sidiropoulos), OFI-Lamia: Evangelou (VAR: Papapetrou), Asteras-Levadiakos: Tsagarakis (VAR: Perrakis), Panaitolikos-Ionian: Vergetis (VAR: Koumbarakis).