Highly respected referee Stephanie Frappart was escorted off the pitch by police during the Greek Cup final between Panathinaikos and Aris. Chosen for her neutrality, the French official faced angry reactions from players and staff despite her disassociation with Greek football. Frappart issued 12 bookings, with three players sent off.
Tensions escalated when Panathinaikos scored a 97th-minute winner, sealing their victory after Aris had two players dismissed in the second half. The emotional aftermath saw players and staff from Aris confronting Frappart, necessitating police intervention to ensure her safety. Aris club president Theodoros Karypidis also confronted her on the pitch.
The match was played behind closed doors due to concerns over fan trouble. Frappart made history as the first female to referee a Greek Cup final. Known for her trailblazing achievements, she was the first woman to referee a major men’s European match and a French Ligue 1 match in 2019, a Champions League match in 2020, and a men’s World Cup match in 2022.
Stéphanie Frappart doit être escortée par les forces de l’ordre à la fin de de la finale de la Coupe de Grèce remportée par le Panathinaikos.
L’arbitre française a distribué trois cartons rouges provoquant la colère de l’Aris Salonique le 25 mai 2024.pic.twitter.com/vBf6VJmROK
— UN TRUC DE FOOT (@untrucdefoot) May 26, 2024
Panathinaikos performance and stats
Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos is currently 4th in the Super League with 56 points.
In the last 35 games, it has won 21 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Panathinaikos drawn 2-2 against Olympiakos Piraeus.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 62 goals and conceding 21.
Aris Limassol performance and stats
It will be Aris Limassol ended the league in the position with points.
It has a even goal difference after scoring goals and conceding .
