Flares stop play: Veiga, Pepê hit by lighter, kitman by stone | OneFootball

The derby between Benfica and FC Porto, which ended 2-2 at Estádio da Luz, was also marked by an incident near the Dragons' substitutes' bench.

The FC Porto kit man, identified as Jardel, was reportedly hit by a stone thrown from the stands while he was in the technical area of the Porto team.

After the incident was reported by FC Porto officials, the object was collected by the League Delegate.

It is worth noting that the match was also interrupted for several minutes after Benfica fans threw several flares and fireworks at the start of the game, creating a cloud of smoke that prevented play from continuing.

According to the Dragons, this was not the only incident recorded during the match.

The club added that Pepê was hit by a lighter thrown from the section where Benfica supporters were seated.

Television footage showed the moment when the Brazilian winger fell to the ground near the FC Porto bench after being struck by the object.

The lighter was eventually collected and handed over to the referee João Pinheiro, who officiated the match.

Before that, Gabri Veiga had already complained, while taking a corner, of having been hit by a lighter.

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