Change of venue and time in her third final Women’s Volleyball League between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos!
According to an announcement by EOPE, the two “eternal” rivals will face each other in closed of OAKAwith the moment being judged as historical since for first time the specific stadium will host a women’s volleyball match in the country’s largest indoor venue.
In fact, the announcement also adds the time change since the first service will take place on Saturday, May 6 at 19:00 and not at 21:30 as the final was originally scheduled.
We remind you that the first final between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos was marred by the evacuation of the closed Agios Thomas, due to the lit smoke generator that created a heavy atmosphere.
The second match will take place on Wednesday at 18:00 in the afternoon at Rentis. The title of the women’s Volleyleague champion is determined by the three victories.
The relevant announcement in detail:
“The third final of the Women’s Volleyball League between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos will be held at the Olympic Facilities Indoors. The match will take place on Saturday, May 6 at 19:00.
It is a historic moment for Greek women’s volleyball, as it will be the first time that a women’s volleyball match will be held in the largest indoor gym in Greece.
THE FINALS SCHEDULE
First Final – Saturday 29 April 2023
St. Thomas Gymnasium, 21.30: Panathinaikos A.O. – Olympiacos S.F.P. 3-1 (25-10, 10-25, 25-21, 29-27)
Second Final – Wednesday 3 May 2023
“Melina Merkouri” gymnasium, 18.00: Olympiacos S.F.P. – Panathinaikos A.O.
Referees: Koutsoulas, Onopas, Match Observer: Kalpaktsoglou, Referee Observer: Raptis, Challenge Referee: Kyriopoulou, Supervisors: Samothrakis, Stathopoulou, Secretariat: Karatzoglidou.
Third Final – Saturday 6 May 2023
Olympic Facilities closed, 19.00: Panathinaikos A.O. – Olympiacos S.F.P.
Fourth Final – Wednesday 10 May 2023 (If necessary)
“Melina Merkouri” gymnasium, 18.00: Olympiacos S.F.P. – Panathinaikos A.O.
Fifth Final – Saturday 13 May 2023 (If necessary)
St. Thomas Gymnasium, 21.30: Panathinaikos A.O. – Olympiacos S.F.P”, says the EOPE announcement
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