Ref for Vitória v Sporting once ignored Lions’ penalty claim | OneFootball

The Arbitration Council of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced last Thursday, December 18th, the refereeing team appointed for the 15th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. Miguel Nogueira was chosen to officiate the match between Sporting and Vitória de Guimarães.

The referee from the Lisbon Football Association was selected as the main referee for the clash and will be assisted by Paulo Brás and Nuno Pires. The fourth official will be Fábio Veríssimo, while the VAR will have the support of Tiago Martins. Pedro Felisberto will serve as the AVAR.

It is worth recalling that Miguel Nogueira is a referee with bad memories for the Lions. In the match where Sporting beat Famalicão 3-1 (26th round of last season), in the 13th minute, Maxi Araújo was pushed in the opponent's penalty area while he had control of the ball, and a penalty should have been awarded.

At the time, Jorge Faustino was categorical and pointed out a serious error: "Rodrigo Pinheiro was strong in his contact with Maxi Araújo, eventually pushing him with his left arm below the armpit and chest area. Penalty kick not awarded," assured the refereeing expert (See HERE).

Sporting will return to the pitch next Tuesday, December 23rd, against Vitória de Guimarães, in a match for the 15th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by Luís Pinto will be played at 8:45 pm at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques.

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