Marco Ferreira clears up Vitória SC v Benfica controversies: blatant foul | OneFootball

Marco Ferreira made a point of analyzing the main incidents that marked the match against Vitória Guimarães. According to the refereeing expert, João Pinheiro performed well in what he considers to be some of the key moments of Benfica's 3-0 victory.

At the invitation of the newspaper Record, both Marco Ferreira and Jorge Faustino analyzed the incidents of the matches. To begin with, both cleared the Eagles' number 5 of any wrongdoing. "Contact between Barrenechea and Arcanjo happened outside the box, it was not a foul and was not the cause of the Vitória player's subsequent imbalance already inside the area. No infraction. Good decision," said Jorge Faustino. "Incident in Benfica's area with Arcanjo falling after a challenge with Enzo, with no infraction. The Minho player was already off balance due to his own movement. Good decision," emphasized Marco Ferreira.

However, at the end of the first half, the Vitória bench called for Sudakov to be sent off, but the experts do not agree with that assessment. "Sudakov, after pushing the ball too far ahead and in a very careless attempt to recover it, stepped on Samu's foot. Infraction punished with a direct free kick and yellow card. Good decision," said Jorge Faustino. "Sudakov mishandled the ball and when he tried to recover it, he ended up stepping on Samu's foot in a very negligent manner, causing some danger. Free kick and yellow card well given," added Marco Ferreira.

Regarding the sending off of the Vitória player, both experts have no doubts about the seriousness of the situation. "Fábio Blanco, in a challenge with a raised foot and studs showing, hit Barreiro's knee. Red card supported by the guidelines and criteria for serious foul play given to referees," explained Jorge Faustino. "Blanco raises his leg and, with the sole of his boot, hits Barreiro's leg, committing a serious foul and putting the opponent's physical integrity at risk. Free kick and red card well given," agreed Marco Ferreira.

The next match will be next Wednesday, November 5, for the Champions League, where the Glorioso will be looking to claim their first victory in the prestigious competition, against Bayer Leverkusen.

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