Larissa: Violence erupts during local football matches

Two separate incidents of violence and disruption occurred during local football matches in the Larissa region of Greece.

In a Gamma Ethniki match between A.E. Anagennisi Schimatariou and PAS Lamia 1964, Lamia secured a 2-1 victory. The match featured high tension, including a controversial collision involving the Schimatariou goalkeeper and a player, as well as an injury to Lamia player Sentis, who was replaced by Giorgos Zacharopoulos.

In a separate B' category match in Larissa between Dimitra Giannoulis and Anagennisi Evangelismou, a physical altercation broke out between players following a red card. The violence resulted in one Anagennisi player being transported to the University Hospital of Larissa with a head injury. The match was permanently abandoned after the Anagennisi players refused to return for the second half. Police and emergency services intervened to manage the situation, and the final outcome of the match will be determined by the disciplinary bodies of the Larissa Football Clubs Association (EPS Larissas).