Faustino and Ferreira spot error in Porto-Benfica, booking missed | OneFootball

Benfica and Porto drew 0-0 at Estádio do Dragão, in the Classic of the eighth round of Liga Portugal Betclic. Jorge Faustino and Marco Ferreira, refereeing experts, believe that Miguel Nogueira made a mistake in favor of the blue and whites, still in the early stages of the match.

"12' - Alan Varela, without jumping to contest the ball, hit Pavlidis in the abdominal area with his elbow as the latter jumped for the ball. Foul not called and yellow card not shown," stated Jorge Faustino, refereeing expert, to the newspaper Record.

Marco Ferreira shares a similar opinion, pointing out misconduct by the Argentine: "Varela does not jump with Pavlidis, hitting the forward with his elbow in a reckless manner, causing his fall while he was in the air. Direct free kick not awarded."

With this draw – the fourth in 15 games this season – Benfica now has 18 points in the Liga Portugal Betclic. José Mourinho's team occupies 3rd place in the national championship. Porto remains at the top of the table with 22 points. Sporting is in 2nd, with 19 points.

Benfica will be back on the field next Friday, October 17, at 7:30 pm, at Estádio Municipal Engenheiro Manuel Branco Teixeira, against Chaves. The match is part of the third round of the Portuguese Cup, against the team competing in Liga 2.

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