Porto set to lodge complaint against Sporting captain Hjulmand, here’s why | OneFootball

Porto has decided to file a complaint against Morten Hjulmand, following an incident that occurred during the match between Sporting and AVS, for the Portuguese Cup, which was not sanctioned by the refereeing team.

According to the newspaper Record, the dragons are finalizing the collection of evidence and, in this regard, have already requested the bodycam footage of referee André Narciso from the Portuguese Football Federation, believing that these images could clarify what happened.

The incident in question occurred during extra time, at the 115th minute, when the score was tied at two goals. Following a ball dispute, the captain of Sporting, after falling on the field, allegedly struck the head of AVS's Argentine player, Tiago Galletto, with his right boot.

During the television broadcast of the match, provided by RTP, the incident was not replayed in a way that allowed for a full analysis of the movement, nor was there any noticeable intervention from the VAR, Bruno Esteves.

Porto believes the contact was not accidental, considering that there was an aggression by Morten Hjulmand, which can be classified as violent conduct that could have endangered the physical integrity of Tiago Galletto.

Although AVS did not file any complaint regarding the incident, the dragons chose to proceed with an appeal to the FPF Disciplinary Council, exposing the Danish midfielder to a possible disciplinary sanction and increasing the tension between the two clubs, already marked by several complaints from both sides throughout the current season.

It should be noted that, after the controversial classic played this Monday (1-1), Porto and Sporting will face each other again on March 3, in Alvalade, and again on April 22, at Estádio do Dragão, in matches for the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup.

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