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Taça AF Setúbal match suspended after assault on assistant referee
A Taça AF Setúbal football match between Olímpico do Montijo and Cova da Piedade was suspended in the 43rd minute due to an assault on an assistant referee. The incident occurred when a trash can was thrown from the stands, striking the official in the head.
At the time of the stoppage, Cova da Piedade held a 2-1 lead. Earlier in the match, Santiago Furtado had scored for Montijo in the 17th minute, followed by a penalty from Luís Leal in the 37th minute and a subsequent goal by Hugo Sousa for the visiting side.
Both clubs released statements regarding the event. Clube Olímpico do Montijo issued an emergency communique repudiating the violence, stating that such behavior is an unacceptable violation of sporting ethics and regulations. Cova da Piedade also released a statement noting they are awaiting decisions from the relevant authorities.
Entities
Associação de Futebol de Setúbal · Clube Olímpico do Montijo · Cova da Piedade · Montijo · Rodrigo Esteves
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cova da Piedade was leading 2-1 at the time of suspension. www.jornaldedesporto.pt · osetubalense.com · www.abola.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rodrigo Esteves was the referee who ended the match. www.jornaldedesporto.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Clube Olímpico do Montijo issued a statement repudiating the violence. www.jornaldedesporto.pt · www.abola.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Luís Leal scored a penalty for Cova da Piedade in the 37th minute. www.jornaldedesporto.pt · osetubalense.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A trash can thrown from the stands hit the assistant referee in the head. www.jornaldedesporto.pt · osetubalense.com · www.abola.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hugo Sousa scored for Cova da Piedade before the match ended. www.jornaldedesporto.pt · osetubalense.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match was suspended in the 43rd minute of the first half. www.jornaldedesporto.pt · osetubalense.com · www.abola.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Santiago Furtado scored for Olímpico do Montijo in the 17th minute. www.jornaldedesporto.pt · osetubalense.com