Clássico heats up! Porto file complaint over Sporting player | OneFootball

Porto have decided to file a disciplinary complaint against Gonçalo Inácio, following an incident that took place in the opening minutes of the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals against Sporting, in which the Lions secured their place in the final of the prestigious competition.

At issue is a challenge by the Sporting centre-back on William Gomes, in which the player allegedly stepped on the opponent’s right ankle. The incident was not punished by the refereeing team led by Miguel Nogueira, a decision that sparked strong protests from the Dragons.

From Porto’s point of view, the play warranted a straight red card. The Dragons believe the foul put the Brazilian winger’s physical integrity at risk and denied a clear goalscoring opportunity, as William Gomes could have been left one-on-one in the box.

. This incident comes at a time of great tension between the two clubs, following a clásico marked by several controversial episodes.

Sporting having announced a similar action against Gabri Veiga, for a foul on Morten Hjulmand in the same match

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