Villas-Boas hails Veríssimo: “Top refereeing in a magical setting” | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas commented, on the sidelines of the ceremony awarding the Gold Medal of Municipal Merit to Mateus Mide – FC Porto midfielder and U-17 world champion – this Thursday in Gaia. One day after the 1-0 victory in the Portuguese Cup classic that eliminated Benfica, the club president addressed José Mourinho’s statements and clarified Rui Costa’s removal from the tribune.

“It was an extremely well-played game, difficult and contested in a magical atmosphere at the Dragão, which truly honored the spectacle. The refereeing was excellent and should also be valued, because there were no mistakes and it dignified the event. It was the most watched game of the season and that also makes a difference, due to the respect these teams have for each other and the impact they have on national football.”

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