Benfica board fined after trouble during Tondela match | OneFootball

On August 23, Benfica faced Tondela in a match for the third round of Liga Portugal, the second game for the Eagles in the competition this season. The reception of the newly promoted team to the top tier of Portuguese football resulted in a fine for the Reds due to the misconduct of the fans and non-compliance by the Eagles, totaling 3772 euros.

The infractions were disclosed in the punishment map published by the Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation. It was reported that improper behavior was detected from the Reds' fans, due to the use of pyrotechnics, in addition to a delay in the start of the second half of the match.

Due to the entry and use of pyrotechnic material at Estádio da Luz, Benfica will have to pay a fine of 2,550 euros. According to the League delegate's report, a firecracker was set off in the Reds' stands at the 43rd minute of the game.

It should be noted that Benfica had already been fined for the same reason during the trip to Reboleira, when they faced Estrela da Amadora. Regarding the delay in entering the field at the start of the second half, the Eagles will have to pay 1222 euros.

Benfica will return to the field next Sunday, August 31. The Reds will face Alverca in a match for the fourth round of Liga Portugal. Scheduled for 18:00, the match will be played at Alverca's ground.

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