Benfica was fined 3,825 euros due to incidents in the 1-1 game against Farense in the 13th round of the First Football League after objects were thrown at coach Roger Schimdt, the Club League announced this Thursday.
“At the 19th minute of the second half, the resumption of play was delayed by approximately 30 seconds due to objects being thrown by supporters of the visiting club, with a plastic cup being thrown onto the playing field without hitting any player,” the summary card reads. processes adopted today by the Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF).
This information, which appears in the report of the referee and delegate of the Portuguese Professional Football League (LPFP), prompted the FPF disciplinary body, meeting this Thursday, to fine the “incarnates” for the behavior of their audience at the meeting. December 8th.
The next day, Benfica president Rui Costa complained about the fans’ “unreasonable” attitude towards Roger Schmidt and recalled that the German coach had won the championship and the Super Cup.
“I can’t help but regret what happened yesterday. [dia 8 de dezembro]. I believe that in the 120 years of the club’s history we have never seen a situation like yesterday. I’m very sorry, I don’t think this is the respect our coach deserves,” Rui Costa emphasized.
The Eagles were also fined 8,925 euros for “inappropriate behavior in public places” involving the use of explosive or pyrotechnic devices.
In turn, Farense was fined 531 euros for delaying the restart of play in Luz: “The second half started with a delay of 2 minutes due to the visiting team being delayed in returning to the field without explanation.”
The use of explosive devices by their fans in Luz resulted in a fine of €765 for the Faro Lions.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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