Benfica supervisor Jose Mourinho has criticised referee Sergio Guelho after his staff had been held to a 1-1 draw by Rio Ave within the Portuguese league.
The previous Chelsea boss, who solely took cost of Benfica final week, noticed his aspect rating within the 86th minute by means of Heorhiy Sudakov, solely to concede an equaliser in stoppage time.
Mourinho was annoyed that his aspect additionally had a purpose disallowed earlier within the match. He instructed reporters that the referee “had no character” and claimed the choice to rule out the purpose was very harsh.
“We didn’t do sufficient within the first half, however the second half was good. We dominated and created possibilities. We lastly bought the purpose, however we conceded once we ought to by no means have conceded. It’s a very unfair outcome,” Mourinho stated.
He added: “If that is the brand new soccer, when objectives are cancelled as a result of a toe touches one other toe, then I don’t prefer it. However that’s the way in which it’s.”
Rio Ave, who’re but to win this season, left the Estádio da Luz with a priceless level, whereas Benfica dropped two factors in entrance of their dwelling followers.
Mourinho’s staff will now attempt to recuperate once they play Gil Vicente within the league this weekend, earlier than going through his former membership Chelsea within the Champions League subsequent week.
