Experts in no doubt over Sporting refereeing row: was kicked | OneFootball

Jorge Faustino and Marco Ferreira gave their assessments of the AVS SAD - Sporting match, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The clear highlight was the penalty not awarded in favour of the Lions in the 45th minute.

"Rafael Nel moved his right foot to play the ball. As he was about to do so, he was kicked on the heel by Devenish’s right foot. An infringement that went unpunished with a penalty kick," began Jorge Faustino, speaking to Record newspaper.

Moreover, Marco Ferreira also agrees with this view: "Incident in the AVS box, with Devenish challenging for the ball and recklessly hitting Nel’s heel, causing him to fall. The referee upheld the decision after good intervention from the VAR. Penalty not awarded".

With this draw – the ninth in 51 matches this season – Rui Borges’ side now have 72 points and remain third in the league table. Porto (82) are in first place (with one more game played). Benfica are second with 75, also having played one more match.

The green-and-white side return to action next Wednesday, 29 April, against Tondela. The match, corresponding to matchday 26 (rescheduled) of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team coached by Gonçalo Feio, will be played at 8:15 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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