Benfica in the mix: Porto’s Clássico complaint may backfire | OneFootball

Porto recently filed a complaint with the FPF's Disciplinary Council against Vangelis Pavlidis for an alleged assault on Gabri Veiga in the last Classic match against Benfica. However, as far as we know, the CD is not expected to follow up on the dragons' request, as the institution largely follows the 'Field Play Doctrine'.

As reported by the Record newspaper in its Friday, October 10 edition, the Disciplinary Council prioritized what was written in the report by Miguel Nogueira, the referee appointed for the October 5 match. It is known that the dragons were inspired by the eagles' complaint against Matheus Reis, however, in the case of the Portugal Cup final, Luís Godinho did not see the assault on Andrea Belotti.

This strategy falls apart, as the match referee did indeed call a foul against the Greek for his approach to the play with the Spanish midfielder. The fact that Miguel Nogueira witnessed and reported the incident in his report effectively 'nullifies' the complaint that Porto filed with the CD.

However, following the regulations, the CD will still review the document submitted by the Portistas, as is the norm. The analysis of the complaint will lead to the same institution having to hold a hearing with the refereeing team, specifically with Miguel Nogueira, as well as Bruno Esteves and Pedro Felisberto, who are responsible for VAR, only then will a decision be made.

On the other hand, the Portistas' belief that Pavlidis' movement endangered Gabri Veiga's physical integrity is not enough to guarantee a punishment. The same parameter could also be applied to Benfica, which is considering filing a complaint against Alan Varela.

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