Benfica handed bill of more than 13,000 euros after Gil Vicente game | OneFootball

Benfica was sanctioned by the Disciplinary Board of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following the incidents recorded during the home match against Gil Vicente. The 3-1 victory, played at the Estádio da Luz last Sunday, ended up having financial consequences for the Eagles’ SAD, which will now have to pay a total of 13,008 euros.

The largest part of the fine, amounting to 8,290 euros, is related to improper behavior by the crowd, namely due to the use of pyrotechnic material. According to the League delegate’s report, Benfica supporters set off one firecracker and 28 flares in the 19th minute of the match. The penalty was increased due to repeat offenses.

The Benfica SAD was also fined 4,080 euros for failing to comply with access control duties at the stadium, as it allegedly did not prevent the entry of prohibited material. The case also includes the display of two banners larger than the permitted dimensions.

One displayed the message “Snaga Mise” (Stay strong, Miso), while the other contained symbols associated with Hajduk Split’s Croatian ultras group and the No Name Boys. The commander of the police force present at the stadium stated that the display was not authorized in that area.

Finally, Benfica will have to pay a further 638 euros due to insulting chants directed at the Gil Vicente goalkeeper, recorded in the 70th minute, when the player was preparing to put the ball back into play, bringing the total to 13,008 euros.

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