A Sporting fan was arrested today at the Estadio da Luz stadium for throwing a chair at two police officers during the Lviv 3-1 triumph against Benfica in the 13th round of the Bwin League.
“During the game, we have to record a case where a Sporting supporter threw a chair and hit two police officers. They were immediately rescued and taken to the Santa Maria hospital. With the help of our video surveillance system, it was possible to identify a person and track him until it became possible to retrieve him and then arrest him, ”Deputy Commissioner of the Public Security Police Laura Bicheiro explained to reporters after the Lisbon derby ended.
Sporting beat Benfica 3-1 today in Round 13 of the Portuguese Football League, equaling Porto at the top of the standings, four points more than the Eagles.
“The visit of Sporting fans to the Estadio da Luz stadium went smoothly, without incident. At the start of the game, there was a small outbreak of unrest between the Sporting and Benfica fans, which was quickly eliminated by the police on site, “he said, adding that” everything was done as efficiently as possible and decided on the spot. “
Laura Bicheiro understands that as a balance of the police device created for the event, it was “a success from a law enforcement perspective” and also ensures that “all supporters were [dentro do estádio] on time, before the start of the match. “
Sarabia (08 minutes), Paulinho (62) and Mateus Nunez (68) scored unbeaten goals for the Lions, adding an eighth win in a row, while Pizzi (90 + 6) lost to Benfica.
Sporting added 35 points, as did Porto, which lead the best goal difference, while Benfica suffered their second league defeat, four points behind the leading pair.
