The highly anticipated Athens derby between Greece's Olympiacos and Panathinaikos, often referred to as "Europe's most intense rivalry," faced cancellation last weekend when a player was struck in the head by a firework.
The intense animosity between Olympiacos and Panathinaikos has given this Greek league encounter a reputation as "Europe's wildest derby." However, the game had to be called off due to an unfortunate incident in which a firework struck a player in the head.
During the match, Panathinaikos' Spanish defender, Juan Carl, was warming up along the sideline when he became the target of rival fans, who pelted him with fireworks. This distressing incident occurred shortly after Olympiacos had leveled the score at 1-1.
Juan Carl, the 33-year-old left back, sustained an injury that led to the suspension of the game. Following his immediate rush to the emergency room, Panathinaikos' players left the field promptly, despite the referee's attempts to convince them to resume play.
On the other hand, Olympiacos' players remained on the pitch for about half an hour before retreating to the locker room. Nevertheless, the match was eventually officially canceled, as confirmed by Panathinaikos FC on their social media channels. The club's announcement stated, "The referee called off the match, and the game's outcome will be determined by the governing body..."
Following the firework incident, Juan Carl reportedly experienced symptoms such as dizziness and nausea, fortunately without serious consequences.
This incident drew parallels to a 2019 clash between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos, which was also abandoned due to fan violence, necessitating police intervention, including the use of tear gas to disperse the crowd.
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