Feyenoord vs. Panathinaikos Match Rescheduled to 21:00; AZ Time Unchanged
The highly anticipated UEFA Europa League match between Feyenoord and Panathinaikos is now set to kick off at 21:00. This decision, communicated by Feyenoord, results from updated weather forecasts indicating that storm Benjamin will arrive earlier than expected.
Match Rescheduling Details
Originally, the match was moved to an earlier time of 16:30 due to predicted severe weather. However, as the storm poses safety concerns, officials have opted for a later start time to ensure the safety of players and fans alike.
Current Weather Context
- Storm Benjamin is impacting the coastal provinces.
- Weather advisories were upgraded to an orange alert by the KNMI at 15:00.
- Safety assessments by various local authorities and meteorologists led to the decision change.
Involvement of Local Authorities
Discussions regarding the match have involved the stadium management, municipality, police, safety region, meteorologists, and UEFA. These stakeholders are actively monitoring the weather situation to determine the best course of action for the match.
Affected Fans and Ticket Refunds
Feyenoord has announced that supporters who are unable to attend the rescheduled match can request a refund for their tickets. The club acknowledges the last-minute nature of this change and its potential impact on fans’ plans. Despite these challenges, Feyenoord hopes that many fans will still be able to support the team.
Other Match Time Updates
In addition, AZ’s Conference League match has been moved from 21:00 to 18:45. As of now, this schedule remains unchanged while monitoring continues.
As the situation develops, updates will be issued to keep fans informed and safe during this period of severe weather.
