During the first half of the highly anticipated match between Fiorentina and Inter, a moment of significant controversy arose. The Nerazzurri players vehemently protested to referee Colombo, appealing for a penalty after an apparent handball by Fiorentina defender Pongracic.
Replays unequivocally demonstrated that the Viola player made clear contact with the ball with his hand inside the penalty area. Despite the clear visual evidence, the VAR room, overseen by Maresca, surprisingly chose not to intervene, sparking widespread debate and incredulity among fans and pundits alike regarding the decision not to award Inter a penalty.