Controversy in Viseu: Académico claimed a foul in the play that led to FC Porto's first goal but the referee made no call
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Controversy in Viseu: Académico claimed a foul in the play that led to FC Porto's first goal but the referee made no call

Record29 August 2026 at 18:48

Académico de Viseu protested vehemently during the match against FC Porto after a play that led to the first goal for the dragons. The home team believed a foul should have been awarded in favor of the Beirão side at the moment of the play that resulted in the goal.

William Gomes was identified as responsible for the controversial play. The FC Porto midfielder allegedly pulled a defender from Académico de Viseu during the play that led to the first goal for the Porto side, according to the version of the home team's players and officials.

The match referee did not call any infraction at the moment of the play. Despite Académico de Viseu's protests, the refereeing team did not consider there to have been any irregularity on the part of William Gomes, allowing the goal to stand.

The incident occurred in Viseu, the city that hosted this encounter between the local Académico and FC Porto. The match was marked by this controversial play that sparked controversy on both sides.

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