Referee scandals against Olympiacos continue in the Greek super league

Only seconds apart, a more than obvious foul at the limits of the penalty area of Xanthi FC, the victim being Mady Camara (60').

A series of moments that all ended in the same way: with Olympiacos demanding a fair judgment.

Διαβάστε ακόμη : Πλεόνασμα - Μέρισμα και αναδρομικά έρχονται τα Χριστούγεννα

Sosa's handling the ball outside the penalty area after a pass by Omar Elabdellaoui.

Moulin's hand on the ball exactly on the goal line after Kovacevic's heading which almost proved 'suicidal' for the team.

And here is the inevitable question: Was VAR functioning tonight?

Was there any help by technology in the Xanthi-Olympiacos match that had an important effect on the teams' position within the League? Or something else was happening? Because last week at the Olympiacos - AEK match a goal from Olympiacos was annulled, returning the game 'back to the half-way line'.

Tonight, was there any need for technology, even for obvious penalty cases?

This was the question posed by the Olympiacos' coach: 'I cannot understand why VAR exists…', Pedro Martins asked. However, perhaps he should be more cautious with what he says. Because is highly probable that he will end up with a summons to appear in front of the disciplinary bodies. Like most persons in his team.

For example, Costas Karapapas. Take for granted that he will again be asked to testify. 'Do you know who is the owner of Xanthi FC? Who is the owner of Volos? You do not know? Because everyone in Greece says and writes that they have the same owner. Everyone in Greece says that these two football clubs have been bought by PAOK. Why don't you say things by name? They should come and tell us who is putting money into Xanthi and who is putting money into Volos. What was the...

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