OFI Crete's Poungouras to miss Levadiakos match after card accumulation

OFI Crete secured an away victory against Panaitolikos in Agrinio thanks to a late goal from Kontro. However, the win came with a disciplinary cost for the Cretan side, as starting central defender Achilleas Poungouras received a booking during the first half that triggered a mandatory suspension under league rules.

Poungouras was shown a yellow card in the 26th minute of the match against Panaitolikos. It was his third caution of the current championship campaign, meaning he reached the accumulation threshold that requires him to sit out one of the club's next four league fixtures. In many domestic leagues, including the Greek Super League, players who collect a set number of yellow cards are required to serve a one-match ban, with the coaching staff typically permitted to designate which upcoming fixture the player will miss.

OFI head coach Christos Kontis decided that the Greek central defender would serve his suspension during the Super League matchday 12 fixture against Levadiakos. That match is scheduled to take place at Pankritio Stadium and follows a home European fixture against Anderlecht. By selecting the Levadiakos game, Kontis ensures Poungouras remains available for other upcoming commitments.

During the four-match window in which Poungouras must serve his one-game ban, OFI faces a demanding schedule. The club will host Atromitos, travel to the OAKA stadium to play Panathinaikos, and subsequently host Iraklis. Having already designated the Levadiakos match for his absence, Poungouras will be eligible to feature in those remaining three league contests once his suspension is fulfilled.