Greek game abandoned after footballer hit by firework

The match in Greece between rivals Olympiacos and Panathinaikos was abandoned yesterday after a footballer was hit by a firework while warming up.

Olympiacos’ fierce derby with Panathinaikos is abandoned after a player is struck by a FIREWORK 🚨 https://t.co/pCYzQ542jr

— Mail Sport (@MailSport) October 23, 2023

Panathinaikos’ Spanish player Juankar was hit by a firework 5 minutes after the start of the 2^nd half as the match was a tie – 1-1.

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The clash was initially suspended while the defender received medical treatment before being removed from the stadium.

The clash between 2 of the biggest sides in the Greek Super League has a reputation for violence on and outside the stadium.

A match between the same 2 clubs was abandoned in 2019 after Panathinaikos supporters attacked footballers on Olympiacos’ team bench and had fights with the police outside the stadium. As a result, Olympiacos was awarded the win.

Most likely, what will happen and if the match will be continued or a victory will be awarded is yet to become clear. The Greek FF still hasn’t shared more details about the incident.