Gazzetta dello Sport`s referee analysis reviewed several controversial incidents during the match.
In the 8th minute, Marusic was deemed fortunate not to receive a yellow card for his challenge on Weah.
At 15`, the contact between Mandas and Nico was correctly interpreted as not warranting a foul.
The yellow card shown to Savona in the 27th minute for holding Isaksen appeared harsh, given the foul occurred far from the goal area.
Early in the second half, Pellegrini was arguably spared: he should have been cautioned for his foul on Alberto Costa (despite advantage being played), which would have been his first booking before committing another foul on Adzic later.
The 13th minute of the second half saw Kalulu strike Castellanos on the back of the head; VAR intervention led to an unavoidable red card for violent conduct.
Finally, in the 42nd minute, Di Gregorio`s foul on Castellanos would have resulted in a penalty, but the entire sequence was nullified by Taty being in an offside position beforehand.
Gazzetta Referee Review: Pellegrini Should Have Been Sent Off, Massa Gets a 5
By Lennox Bray
By Lennox Bray
Lennox Bray, from Leeds, England, is a Juventus-obsessed journalist with a knack for storytelling. He turns stats into gripping tales, whether it’s a last-minute win or a youth prospect’s rise.