The Permanent Committee for Combating Violence in Greece has announced a one-match closure at the Pankritio Stadium. This decision comes as a consequence of incidents that occurred during the semi-final cup match between OFI (Olympiakos Football Club) and Levadiakos on the 11th of February. The committee determined that the club must play the upcoming match against Panathinaikos without its fans due to fan misconduct.

The punishable actions were specifically tied to a few objects thrown by supporters onto the field, which included a plastic water bottle and three seats during celebrations after OFI's progression in the cup. The objects were aimed towards OFI players celebrating their victory, which the committee deemed had the potential to cause physical harm. This incident raises questions about crowd behavior and the responsibility of clubs to manage their supporters effectively.

The implications of such measures can have significant effects on both the team’s morale and their home match revenues. Playing in empty stadiums can diminish the home advantage typically enjoyed by teams as well, and OFI will need to ensure such incidents do not recur to avoid further sanctions. Ultimately, this act underlines the ongoing challenges that sports organizations face regarding fan conduct and safety protocols in matches.