João Gonçalves to referee Benfica v Gil Vicente after disputed call last season | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, João Gonçalves has been appointed to take charge of Benfica’s match against Gil Vicente, a choice that revives memories of a contentious incident last season.

Gonçalves oversaw the 2-2 draw between Braga and Benfica, in which he disallowed a goal that would have put Benfica 3-2 ahead.

Late in that game he penalised an attacking foul by Richard Ríos on Vítor Carvalho, ruling out the Benfica effort.

The incident was checked by VAR after the ball had crossed the line, but the on-field decision stood. In the challenge, Ríos, now at Al Ittihad, pressured the Braga midfielder, who fell to the turf.

The call drew strong criticism from the Benfica side, and Nicolás Otamendi did not hide his anger after full time. Gonçalves now crosses paths with Benfica again.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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