Whingeing: Benfica lodge complaint against Samu and FC Porto | OneFootball

Benfica has filed a formal complaint with the Disciplinary Board of the Portuguese Football Federation against Samu. The Eagles are seeking punishment for the FC Porto forward, alleging that he assaulted Alexander Bah during the derby on 20 September.

The Matchday 7 Liga Portugal fixture, played at the Estádio do Dragão, ended in a 3-1 victory for Porto.

The incident took place near the touchline in the 90+3rd minute. Miguel Nogueira showed a yellow card to Benfica right-back, but footage released later appears to show that Samu struck the Danish international in the back with a punch. The incident is said to have gone unnoticed by the refereeing team and prompted the immediate reaction of the Benfica defender.

In light of the images that have since emerged, Benfica is challenging the decision made on the pitch and is requesting disciplinary action against the player and FC Porto.

The clash between FC Porto and Benfica was marked by several complaints from Benfica officials. Last week, André Villas-Boas, FC Porto president, played down the rival’s protests.

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