José Leirós: red card missed in Sporting v Vitória SC? | OneFootball

Sporting beat Vitória de Guimarães 5-1 in a match valid for the 32nd round of Liga Portugal Betclic last Monday, May 4. There were not many controversies involving António Nobre’s refereeing, but Vitória may have had a sending-off overlooked.

Analyzing the incident that took place just seven minutes into the game, when Diogo Sousa fouled Daniel Bragança, José Leirós believes the match referee should not have stopped at just a yellow card, as he ultimately decided.

"Wrong decision. There was a violent studs-up challenge to the leg, in a sliding tackle, putting Daniel Bragança’s physical integrity at risk. Disciplinary error, as the challenge warranted a red card", it can be read in an analysis published in the newspaper O Jogo.

With this win – their 35th in 53 matches this season – Rui Borges’ side have 76 points and remain in third place in the Liga Portugal Betclic table. Porto (85) are in first place. Benfica are second, also with 76, as they hold the head-to-head advantage.

The green-and-white club return to action next weekend, on May 9/10, against Rio Ave. The match, part of round 33 of the Portuguese league, against the team coached by Sotiris Sylaidopoulos, will be played in Vila do Conde, with the date and kick-off time still to be confirmed.

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