Unusual: Benfica's thrashing of Moreirense came at a high cost | OneFootball

Virtually a week after thrashing Moreirense, Benfica is already aware of the latest disciplinary report. Last Thursday, April 30, the Disciplinary Board of the Portuguese Football Federation decided to punish the Eagles over the supporters’ behaviour during the win over the Cónegos (4-1).

According to the information released by the FPF Disciplinary Board, Benfica’s board was fined around €13,390 due to the behaviour of supporters in the stands at the Estádio da Luz against Moreirense. At issue, based on the report submitted, were the use of pyrotechnics and the display of a banner by the No Name Boys.

"Failure to comply with the duty to ensure observance of all rules and conditions regarding spectators’ access to and stay inside the sports venue, since the entry of pyrotechnic devices was not prevented and banners larger than legally permitted and/or measuring 1 metre by 1 metre or less were not barred, regardless of the nature or type of such banners (without prejudice to the fact that, in this specific case, they did not display symbols, signs or messages with legally prohibited content)", the note issued by the Disciplinary Board reads.

However, around €5,740 of the total amount Benfica must pay is linked to the banner displayed in the South Stand of the Estádio da Luz during the match, where members of the No Name Boys supporters’ group usually sit. Although the banner in question only carried the following message: "You will not be forgotten. Eternal Afonso", the Disciplinary Board still chose to fine the Eagles.

Having overcome Moreirense, Benfica are looking to continue their good form at a time when they depend only on themselves to secure second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic. e .

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