Before the threat of Greece facing expulsion from all international football  competitions by FIFA and UEFA, Greek Deputy Minister for Sports Stavros Kontonis decided to resume the Greek cup competition. The decision involves the resumption of the semi-final matches, however in an unprecedented move the Kontonis decided the matches would be played without fans, while only children would be allowed entry in the final cup match. The Greek Minister had decided to postpone the cup matches after PAOK fans had invaded the pitch during the cup match between PAOK and Olympiakos. Olympiakos expresses its disagreement about the decision to play its semi-final without its fans.