Greek Cup cancelled after crowd violence in semi-final
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Riot police clash with PAOK fans during their Greek Cup semi-final against Olympiakos
This season's Greek Cup has been cancelled by the government after the semi-final first leg between PAOK Salonika and Olympiakos was abandoned because of crowd violence.
PAOK fans threw flares and clashed with riot police after their team was denied a penalty with Olympiakos leading 2-1.
Greece's deputy minister for sport Stavros Kontonis recommended the suspension of all competitive football.
But the Super League and other professional leagues will continue.
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