The Greek government on Friday postponed the finals between Olympiakos and AEK Athens due to lack of proper security for the match.
“By decision of Deputy Minister for Sports Stavros Kontonis, the Greek Cup final is postponed at the request of the Greek police and the standing committee against violence,” the Kontonisoffice said in a statement.
Due to a 48-hour strike action by the labour unions throughout Greecestarting on Saturday, the Greek police were unable to provide enough protection for the contest.
The final was to be played without spectators after Kontonis had agreed under pressure from FIFA and UEFA to continue the Greek Cup competition after announcement of its cancellation in March, following an event of violence in a semi-final match.
The Greek media reported that Kontonis’s latest decision to call off the final was also sparked by the Greek federation's decision to change the linesmen for the contest at the last moment, ignoring a previous agreement between Kontonis and the English Football Association (FA) as to who would officiate in the final at the Athens Olympic Stadium.
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