Panathinaikos player distinguished himself with a brilliant trick in the Greek championship: curious video

The game was remembered for a curious trick by a player from the Athens club. The footballer made a blunder that cost his team important points in the fight for the Greek Super League championship, reports 24 channel.

How a player betrayed a team

Panathinaikos' match against Lamia did not start in the best way. The visitors conceded a quick goal early in the game from Aaron Tszybola. The Greens were able to fight back thanks to the efforts of Filip Djuricic.

However, Lamia immediately regained the lead thanks to Gustavo Furtado. Panathinaikos players rushed to save the game and that's when the situation that is widely discussed online occurred.

With three minutes left in regulation, Furtado received a pass from Sebastian Ring. Then, Daniele Mancini, playing for Panathinaikos, saw that the ball had gone out of bounds and began preparing for a throw-in from the sideline.

However, Ring told his teammate that the game was still going on. So Gustavo Furtado entered the penalty area and shot at goal, but the goalkeeper saved the ball. At this time, Mancini thought of throwing a second ball onto the field during Lamia's attack.

The referee of the match, Angelos Evangelou, immediately stopped the game and awarded a penalty kick to Panathinaikos. Daniel Mancini received a yellow card from the referee for his antics.

Video of a curious episode with Daniel Mancini:

By the way. According to FIFA rules, an extra ball on the field at a crucial moment gives the opponent the right to take a free kick.

Lamia striker Gustavo Furtado confidently converted the penalty. The Brazilian forward brought his team their second victory of the current Greek Super League season.

Panathinaikos' defeat to Lamia has worsened the team's chances in the championship fight. The "Trefoils" are now eight points behind Olympiacos and occupy third place in the 2024/2025 Greek Championship standings.