Refereeing experts back Benfica over Porto’s complaints | OneFootball

José Leirós, as well as other refereeing experts, stated that there was no reason to award a penalty against Benfica, in the match against Porto. The match ended in a goalless draw, and doubts arose regarding two incidents: in the 43rd minute with Gabri Veiga and in the 88th minute with Deniz Gul.

"43' – Neither the ball was played with the arm, nor was there a trip. The referee made the right decision by not calling anything," said the refereeing expert to the newspaper O Jogo, approving the decision of Miguel Nogueira, the match official, who let play continue.

"88' – António Silva grabbed the shirt, but did not pull it. He did not unbalance, impede, or foul Deniz Gul, who only fell when he realized he no longer had a chance to reach the ball. Good decision not to award a penalty," he assured.

With this draw – the fourth in 15 games this season – Benfica now has 18 points in the Liga Portugal Betclic. José Mourinho's team occupies 3rd place in the national championship. Porto remains at the top of the table with 22 points. Sporting is in 2nd, with 19 points.

Benfica will return to the field next Friday, October 17, at 7:30 pm, at the Estádio Municipal Engenheiro Manuel Branco Teixeira, against Chaves. The match is part of the third round of the Taça de Portugal, against a team competing in Liga 2.

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