Should Gabri Veiga have seen red? Pedro Henriques on Porto v Sporting | OneFootball

Pedro Henriques gave his analysis of the various incidents in Porto vs Sporting, which ended in a goalless draw, securing the Lions’ place in the Portuguese Cup final. In this case, the former referee agreed with Alan Varela’s sending-off and believes there should have been another one: Gabri Veiga.

"15’: Serious foul play. A late challenge, using excessive force that endangered safety and physical integrity, worthy of a red card; on that occasion Gabri Veiga, with his right foot, studs up, stepped on Hjulmand’s ankle", he began by telling newspaper A Bola.

"88’: VAR did well to intervene and overturn the yellow card shown to Alan Varela, because the challenge came from behind, late, with force, speed and while jumping, catching Luis Suárez on the right heel with the sole and studs", Pedro Henriques stressed, in agreement.

With this draw – the eighth in 50 matches this season – Rui Borges’ men booked their place in the Portuguese Cup final. Now, Sporting await the outcome of the tie between Torreense and Fafe, who only play on Thursday, 23 April.

The green-and-white side return to action next Sunday, 26 April, against AVS SAD. The match, for the 31st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by João Henriques, will be played in Vila das Aves at 8:30 pm.

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