So where are we? Game sheet shows no Sporting protest at Dragão Arena | OneFootball

The day after the 33-30 win between FC Porto and Sporting, a match at Dragão Arena that, in all likelihood, left the title leaning toward the Lions, was marked by several reactions. There was a club statement, as well as messages from players and coaches on social media. Even so, the most relevant development may have been the confirmation by delegate Rosa Pontes of the smell of ammonia that left Ricardo Costa and Christian Moga feeling unwell and unable to take part in the match, as well as the finding that Sporting, although it stated that it played under protest, never formally filed one. “Protest: No,” can be read on the match sheet for game 2879 of the Placard Championship.

“This one is for you,” wrote Kiko Costa on Instagram, dedicating the win to his father and coach and to his fellow defender. Ricardo Costa, meanwhile, struck a more restrained tone. “This team will not be erased, and no one can take away our shine. For those who love handball, next Thursday we take the court to honor Portuguese sport,” he stressed, drawing attention to Wisla Plock’s visit in the Champions League playoff.

For the final ruling on the case, what delegates Rosa Pontes and Carlos Oliveira write in their respective reports could be decisive. Contacted by newspaper O JOGO, the federation official, who has a long track record in handball, declined to comment on the matter, although she confirmed to A Bola the problem felt in the Dragão dressing room. “There was a very intense smell, which caused a burning sensation and left my eyes red, as well as a runny nose,” she said, explaining that she is allergic to ammonia, the substance said to be behind the incident, and adding that on a new visit shortly afterward, she no longer noticed any smell. In the meantime, FC Porto is said to have opened another dressing room for Sporting’s players, who, despite their later statements, apparently never considered refusing to play the match. Or, at least, they did not report it to the delegates.

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