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Stephan Lannoy’s In-Depth Review of Key Moments from the Third Round of the Stoiximan Super League
Stephan Lannoy, the chairman of the Hellenic Football Federation’s Refereeing Committee (ΚΕΔ), provided a detailed breakdown of four pivotal incidents from the third matchday of the Stoiximan Super League.
The French referee expert focused on critical moments from the fixtures between Levadiakos and AEK Athens, OFI Crete versus PAOK, Asteras Tripolis against AEL Novibet, and the clash between Panetolikos and Volos FC.
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Detailed Commentary from Stephan Lannoy:
On the Advantage Rule in Levadiakos vs. AEK Athens:
“In this scenario, the number 7 player from AEK committed a clear foul to halt a promising attack. However, referees are reminded to delay their whistle to allow the attacking team a chance to capitalize on an obvious advantage.”
“This approach aligns with modern officiating standards, encouraging referees to prioritize the flow of the game and scoring opportunities.”
Regarding the Red Card Incident in OFI vs. PAOK:
“The referee correctly issued a red card to the goalkeeper for denying an obvious goal-scoring chance. This disciplinary action was appropriate given the circumstances.”
“However, since the attacker was in an offside position, the VAR intervention led to the overturning of the red card decision, nullifying the penalty.”
Analysis of the Red Card in Asteras Tripolis vs. AEL Novibet:
“The referee mistakenly showed a red card for a serious foul, interpreting that the number 25 player from Larissa used excessive force in a sliding challenge.”
“In reality, the player was attempting to play the ball, keeping his left foot grounded, which suggests the correct sanction should have been a yellow card for reckless play.”
“As expected, VAR reviewed the incident and corrected the decision accordingly.”
Insights on the Panetolikos vs. Volos Match:
“During a cross, the defender wearing number 23 did not attempt to play the ball but instead impeded the attacker by holding him back.”
“If the referee misses this infringement, VAR intervention is crucial to award a penalty, as was the case in this match.”
Contextual Note:
With the increasing integration of VAR technology in the Stoiximan Super League, referees are adapting to a hybrid system that balances on-field decisions with video reviews. According to recent league statistics, VAR has influenced over 15% of match-changing decisions this season, underscoring its growing impact on Greek football officiating.
Stephan Lannoy’s evaluations highlight the ongoing efforts to enhance refereeing accuracy and fairness, ensuring that the league maintains its competitive integrity while embracing technological advancements.