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Ethnikos Achonas to File Complaint Against Refereeing

Published January 26, 2026, 09:24

Ethnikos Achonas has expressed strong reaction and accused the refereeing for altering the result of their recent match against Freedom24 Krasava ENY. The club's administration announced that it will file an official complaint against referee Ioannis Christodoulou and VAR Kostas Robertou, claiming that their decisions negatively impacted both the match result and the league standings. In its statement, the club raises questions about the appointment of the referees, pointing out that Mr. Christodoulou had been absent from the playing fields for over three months due to injury, while Mr. Robertou has limited experience as a match referee, having participated exclusively as VAR in 21 matches. Ethnikos Achonas argues that Mr. Robertou has been involved in controversial decisions affecting the team in the past, specifically mentioning a match from the Second Division six years ago. They express concern that Mr. Robertou continues to play a key role in crucial First Division matches. The club questions Mr. Robertou's suitability for VAR, given his lack of experience as a match referee, and wonders if his presence in VAR is necessary for him to perform his duties. Finally, they call for someone to stop these individuals from destroying the efforts of the players.