EPO: “Bennett-UEFA agreement on the appointment of Grande – Why he was not available in the first place”

Him definition of Del Thero Grande in the Panathinaikos-Olympiakos announced the EPO.

The federation officially confirmed that the top referee will officiate the “eternal” derby (after obstacle stated by Jovic).

So he spoke of his personal contacts Steve Bennett by Roberto Rossetti and emphasized from the relevant consultation with the UEFA arose the availability of the Spanish elite.

The announcement specifically states

“After communication from the referee Fran Jovicwho was originally set for the matchup Panathinaikos – Olympiacos in the context of the 4th matchday of the Super League play offs with KED, the Central Refereeing Committee is obliged to proceed with the immediate replacement of the dietary group.

The Croatian international referee informed on Thursday afternoon and after they had been notified the definitions, that due to injury will not be available for this match.

After personal contacts of the referee Steve Bennett with UEFA’s head of refereeing, Roberto Rossettithe referee of the match Panathinaikos – Olympiacos, will be the Spaniard, elite category Del Cerro Grande.

Referee: Carlos DEL CERRO GRANDE

Assistant Referee 1: Guadalupe PORRAS AYUSO

Assistant Referee 2: Gonzalo GARCIA GONZALEZ

VAR: Alejandro HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ

The referee in question though Firstlyas the Spanish Federation had informed the EPO, was not availabledue to his obligations next Friday as a VAR in his domestic league, after agreement of the two Confederations and UEFA, accepted finally the proposal and will replace Fran Jovich who due to a disability will not be able to direct the Panathinaikos – Olympiacos».