Stadium ban for Greek pair
Wednesday, September 25, 2002
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Panathinaikos FC and Iraklis FC have been handed one-match stadium bans following crowd disturbances.
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Double punishment
The clubs have each been ordered to play a game behind closed doors and pay a €15,000 fine after disturbances at the matches on 14 September. Panathinaikos fans set fire to a stand and destroyed seating after their game at AEK's Nikos Goumas. Panathinaikos lost the local derby 1-0.
Referee hurt
Meanwhile, Iraklis fans threw objects on to the pitch at the Kaftantzoglio ground, injuring the referee and hitting several Olympiakos players.
