Draconian security measures for Panionios-Iraklis

Thousands of people, mostly his friends Panioni and his Hercules, are expected today (16:00) at the Olympic Center of Ano Liosion for the big match of the Final 4 of the Errikos Dunan Elite League, which will decide promotion. The EEC announced the strictest order measures decided in cooperation with the police, so that the confrontation between the two traditional forces is not marred by incidents.

The EEC announcement:

In view of today’s Heraklis-Panionios match (Olympic Center of Ano Liosion, 16.00) for the Final 4 of the Errikos Dunan Elite League and after informing the Police and the other authorities involved, the following measures apply:

1) No fan without a ticket can access the surrounding area of ​​the stadium

2) Those fans who have a ticket, must have an identification certificate (identity card, passport, etc.), otherwise they will not be able to enter the stadium

3) During the physical control, if it is found that there are objects prohibited by the new sports law, the procedure provided for by the new sports law will be applied on the spot.

4) The indoor gym area is supervised by a closed electronic surveillance system based on the provisions of the New Sports Law and therefore if any offense is found, the strict penalties of the law will be applied immediately. The DEAB, after all, is present with echelons during the Final 4. Any delinquent behavior will lead to the arrest of the culprit(s) through the self-explanatory process.

5) It is expressly prohibited for spectators to occupy corridors and stairs of the stands, as well as the possession and distribution to the public of bottled water, soft drinks, drinks, juices and other beverages in general, in glass, metal, etc. packaging other than plastic and of paper in accordance with current legislation.

6) It will not be allowed to enter/post banners in O.K.A.L. with provocative or abusive/racist content.

7) A check will ALSO be carried out on the teams’ missions for any objects prohibited by the sports law.

Also, we inform you that abusive slogans in general, as well as abusive slogans against persons, are prohibited. In the event that the fans do not comply, this may result in the evacuation of the stadium and penalties imposed on the guilty club/KAE.

9) Any instigation of an episode, limited or extensive, may lead to the nullification of the guilty union/KAE and the imposition of nullification, expulsion as well as monetary penalties. In the event that fans of both clubs/KAE are involved, this will result in BOTH teams being zeroed out, with the result that expulsion penalties and monetary penalties will be imposed.