APCVD opens case after Santa Clara v Sporting chaos, punishments possible | OneFootball

The Authority for the Prevention and Combat of Violence in Sports (APCVD) has initiated an investigation process following the incidents recorded at the end of the match between Santa Clara and Sporting, marked by controversy both on and off the field.

The 11th round of the League was marked by a high-tension post-game in the Azores. After the final whistle, there were heated moments near the tunnel leading to the locker rooms, where there was reportedly an attempted assault on Pedro Gonçalves, a Sporting player.

In the stands, Frederico Varandas was insulted by Santa Clara fans and hit by a water bottle thrown from the stands. During the commotion, Luís Neto, assistant to Rui Borges, also got involved in verbal confrontations with members of the Azorean bench.

In light of these events, the APCVD decided to open an investigation process to determine responsibilities and possible sanctions. The organization intends to collect testimonies and surveillance footage to assess possible violent or unsportsmanlike behavior.

"In view of the news spread across various media outlets, regarding an object being thrown — an offense that may constitute a violation — that occurred in the stands and was directed at an official during the game between Santa Clara and Sporting, held at the Estádio de São Miguel, part of the 11th round of the 1st League, a competition organized by the Portuguese Professional Football League, the Authority for the Prevention and Combat of Violence in Sports (APCVD) has initiated a violation process to ascertain the facts (...) An attempted assault by a player is also mentioned (...) The APCVD will forward the report of this situation to the Public Prosecutor's Office, as well as all information deemed useful for the pursuit of justice," it reads.

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