Anyone who mentions Pepe in a competition story knows that a riot is never far away.
In extra time, the hard-hitting defender claimed a penalty, after which the flames went completely into the pan.
In the battle that ensued, there were suddenly many more actors on the field than allowed.
Discussions went on for minutes and in all the commotion 3 red cards were drawn, although it cannot be ruled out that several more cards were noted in the referee’s report.
Instigator Pepe got red, as did two colleagues from Sporting. The visitors were already on the field with one man less after a double yellow card for Coates shortly after the break.
The chaos was eventually ended with a hug between the two coaches, but the top match will probably have a disciplinary tail.
