Desyllas: “The Vitoria effect and the real debate about arbitration”

In its importance of Panathinaikos’ victory over Asteras Aktor in Tripoli, the impact of Rui Vitoria from the bench, but also the real dimension of the discussion about the arbitration was reported by Dionysis Desyllas via News Bulletin 247.

“It’s a great win for the way and the circumstances it came through, from the rain that was non-stop from the 25th minute, to the refereeing. Panathinaikos was better, had 6-7 classic chances against Astera’s three and did not give up the match even after Geremeev’s missed chance in the 92nd minute. He created chances, but his negatives were that he conceded chances, both from his own mistakes, and he couldn’t convert his own chances“, he said.

“We have to give points to Vitoria, because he made very good changes. He was not afraid to take out Tete who was not good yesterday, maybe also affected by the pitch, Pelistri performed well in the time he played and mixed up the defense of Asteras. Cherin packed the center while Limnios also assisted. The Portuguese exudes a calmness, you don’t see a coach in panic like Alonso who transferred his pressure to the team“, he added.

Finally, he also referred to arbitration decisions. “It is the third game in a row that Panathinaikos has had the referee against him. There was a penalty on Maksimović, the main responsibility at this stage is that of VAR. From the replay it is clear that Bartolo throws him. There was the sending off of Alhos at the end, while the minutes of stoppage time given were very few. Can’t say Mr. Pantelidis for altering the result, if anyone has justified complaints from yesterday it is Panathinaikos».