Nea Salamina expresses formal dissatisfaction with officiating in match against Olympiakos

On August 29, 2026, the administration of Nea Salamina announced significant dissatisfaction regarding the officiating during their recent football match against Olympiakos. The club's management has publicly criticized the performance of referee Ioannis Piripitsis and his officiating team, citing multiple controversial decisions that impacted the flow and outcome of the game.

Specific complaints from the club focus on a penalty kick awarded to Olympiakos and general disciplinary control throughout the match. Furthermore, reports indicate that VAR official Menelaos Antoniou has also been named in the club's grievances. The administration is now preparing to convene an emergency board meeting to determine the next steps in their response.

During this upcoming session, the board will formally evaluate whether to file an official complaint against the officiating team to the relevant sports authorities. This incident follows a series of tensions for the club, which has previously voiced concerns regarding police conduct and other administrative matters in recent weeks.