Ex-Premier League official Steve Bennett branded 'corrupt' by Olympiacos B

Olympiacos B refused to come out for second half of match following controversial decisions. Steve Bennett, the Greek referees’ chief, was branded ‘corrupt” by Olympiaco.

Olympiacos B refused to play the second half of their match against Kallithea due to controversial decisions. The game was suspended and Olympiaco released a statement accusing the Greek referees' chief and former Premier League official Steve Bennett of corruption. There is no evidence of any corruption involving Bennett. The incident prompted an investigation and an apology from the referees’ committee. Olympiakos claim the Super League 2 is made a mockery of by punters, delinquents and their pawns. They accuse the officials of filling Greek football with 'gangrene'.

The Central Refereeing Committee has apologised to the officials involved in the match. The officials have been punished and disciplinary measures will be taken. There is no evidence of corruption involving Bennett. The assistant referee saw a picture which he deemed to be a handball offence. Without VAR the decision could not have changed. Olympiciacos previously spoke out after their 0-0 draw with Egaleo earlier this month.