PAOK needs controversial penalty to remain unbeaten

A highly controversial penalty awarded to PAOK on the sixth minute of the five-minute injury time of the game against Panathinaikos extended the champions' unbeaten record in the league that stretches to 20 months, and maintained Olympiakos' lead at the top to just two points.

PAOK drew 2-2 with the Greens seemingly blowing the chance to catch up with Olympiakos at the top, but actually escaping defeat through a decision via the Video Assistant Referee that has generated the protests not only of Panathinaikos but also of other clubs through the media.

Panathinaikos led just before half-time with Zahid, but substitute Adelino Vieirinha made it all square 20 minutes into the second half. Three minutes from full-time Emanuel Insua picked Federico Macheda and the Italian striker made it 1-2.

Then a minute after the expiry of the time added on, Slovenian referee...