Disciplinary Committee shows no mercy, hits Benfica with hefty penalty | OneFootball

The Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation fined Benfica more than 17 thousand euros due to incidents during the match against Rio Ave, which ended in a one-all draw, in the game corresponding to the seventh round of Liga Portugal Betclic. A large portion of this amount is due to the behavior of the Benfica supporters. The Eagles have also already learned of the fine related to the match against AVS.

Of the total fine of 17,134 euros that Benfica received, 16,879 correspond to the misconduct of the Benfica supporters. The largest portion of this amount (9,560 euros) is due to the repeated use of "explosive or pyrotechnic devices," namely 60 to 64 "incandescent flares" and "11 flashlights," during the match that ended in a one-all draw.

In addition to this amount, another 6,375 euros were due to the "entry and possession of unauthorized objects," such as "pyrotechnic devices and banners exceeding the legally permitted size and/or banners of size less than or equal to 1m by 1m"—this definition includes the tribute banner to the supporters that read "Gullit, Tino e Rita. Always present."

The last 944 euros of the fine imposed due to the supporters' behavior, are related to insults directed at the Rio Ave goalkeeper: "At the 40th, 73rd, 75th, and 76th minutes of the match, more specifically, when the visiting team's goalkeeper was taking a goal kick (...) they chanted in unison, 'Son of a b****.'"

The remainder of the amount making up the total fine of 17,134 euros is due to penalties for yellow cards received by Benfica players. The card to Enzo Barrenechea cost the Club of Light 153 euros (as it was his fifth of the championship). The cautions to Samuel Dahl and Franjo Ivanovic cost 51 euros each.

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