The Greek Super League match between fierce rivals Olympiakos and Panathinaikos has been abandoned after a substitute was hit by a flare.
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Panathinaikos' Spanish defender Juankar was injured by a firecracker while warming up on the sidelines in the 53rd minute of the notoriously fractious derby.
The match was suspended for almost two hours before being abandoned with the score at 1-1.
"Juankar is injured on the ground. Interruption in play. Our team retreats to the dressing room," Panathinaikos posted on social media.
According to a report by Greek news outlet Protothema, a doctor found no external injuries on Juankar, but Panathinaikos insisted the 33-year-old defender undergo further examinations amid fears of an ear injury.
He was taken to hospital, Greek sports radio reported.
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