Farioli slams referee: "Hjulmand always pressures the official" | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli commented on the match between Sporting and FC Porto, which ended 1-0 in favor of the Lions. The match corresponded to the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals:

«It’s the first leg and they have the advantage. We’ll have the second game at home, at the Dragão, but the next match is only in many weeks and we have a lot of games ahead».

«The penalty is clear, nothing to say. There’s not much to say. I was forced to make two substitutions, Alberto because of the yellow card, Bednarek has a problem with his rib and will have to go to the hospital. What the league has to do is very clear because of the action of Sporting’s forward. I had to make two substitutions, played with two men in defense who are not defenders».

«Bednarek? There are many clear images. The ball was not near our player and he was hit. For it not to even be a card is unacceptable. Today we should be playing against Santa Clara or AVS. There’s no room for interpretation. Hjulmand, at every moment, pressures the referee. It’s something embarrassing to see, but it is what it is. Now it’s time to turn the page and prepare for Benfica».

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