Santa Clara-Sporting VAR team request to miss Primeira Liga round 15 | OneFootball

The match between Santa Clara and Sporting continues to spark debate due to controversial refereeing. Following the criticism, Rui Silva (VAR) and Tiago Leandro (AVAR) requested to be excused from the 15th round of the Primeira Liga.

As previously announced, Rui Silva was scheduled to be the VAR for Tondela–Casa Pia, while Tiago Leandro was set to be the AVAR for Estoril–SC Braga.

The two referees were at the center of the controversy due to a 12-minute delay in reviewing the play that resulted in a penalty in favor of Sporting in the Azores.

The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the requests for exemption. Thus, VAR duties for Tondela–Casa Pia will be handled by Paulo Barradas, while the AVAR role in Estoril–SC Braga will be performed by another AVAR.

It should also be noted that João Pinheiro, the main referee of Santa Clara–Sporting, will officiate the Alverca–FC Porto match this Monday at 6:45 pm.

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