Unbelievable! Referee from Braga draw to officiate Gil Vicente v Benfica | OneFootball

The Arbitration Council of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced this Wednesday, February 25, the refereeing team appointed for the 24th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. João Gonçalves was chosen to officiate the match between Gil Vicente and Benfica.

The referee from the Porto Football Association was selected as the main referee for the clash and will be assisted by Pedro Ribeiro and Miguel Martins. The fourth official will be Vítor Lopes, while the VAR will feature the contribution of Tiago Martins. Pedro Felisberto will serve as AVAR.

João Gonçalves does not bring back good memories for the Glorioso fans. The most critical episode in the memory of the Reds dates back to the 2-2 draw during their visit to Braga. In that match, the referee called an attacking foul on Vítor Carvalho after a Benfica goal.

The referee disallowed the Reds’ goal (which would have made it 3-2) after the ball had crossed the line, to allow for VAR intervention. On that occasion, in a tussle for the ball with the Braga midfielder, the latter threw himself to the ground as soon as he felt pressure from Richard Ríos. In the end, Nicolás Otamendi would go on to slam the refereeing (Recall HERE).

The Reds will return to the pitch next Monday, March 2, against Gil Vicente, in a match for the 24th round of Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by César Peixoto will be played at 8:15 pm at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos.

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