Benfica ‘to keep’ up refereeing protests after Porto clássico defeat | OneFootball

Benfica say they do not intend to stay quiet over Miguel Nogueira’s officiating after their 3-1 defeat at Porto.

The loss came on Sunday on matchday seven. According to Record, the club aim to keep their challenge alive over several contentious moments from the game.

President Rui Costa had already voiced criticism, and further reaction followed hours after the final whistle.

The club posted a social media video highlighting eight incidents they believe were wrongly judged. It framed them as entirely routine, a nod to Francesco Farioli’s phrasing, after he said on this occasion there had been no strange things.

Benfica say the push will not end with that video or the president’s remarks, and they intend to speak out whenever they consider decisions have gone against them. Internally, the message is firmness in defence of the club’s interests and resistance to closing the debate.

Inside the club, they argue several calls had a direct bearing on the game and contributed to a result they feel does not fully reflect what unfolded on the pitch.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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