Inter-Turin and especially Naples-Rome: these are the two matches analyzed during the last episode of Open Varthe weekly in-depth analysis broadcast on Dazn which sheds light on the most controversial episodes that occurred in Serie A.
Open Var, Inter-Torino: the audio of Tameze’s expulsion
The match at San Siro between Inter and Torino was marked byTameze’s expulsion at 4′ of the second half with the grenade who stops Mkhitaryan launched at the net. At first the referee Ferrieri Caputi warns the Granata footballer: recalled by the Var to the monitor, then changes the card to red. Right decision, according to the CAN deputy commissioner Mauro Tonolini: “It’s a clear red for us, because there are all the parameters for DOGSO (denying the obvious opportunity to score a goal, ed.). The assessment is therefore correct” he sentences.
Napoli-Roma 2-2: the analysis of the penalty awarded to the Giallorossi
A crackling match at Maradona and full of dubious episodes, in which the VAR’s intervention proved providential. No doubts about the foul by Juan Jesus on Azmoun which led to the penalty converted by Dybala. Sozza, after a very short silent check, confirmed his choice of field. Tonolini praises the race director: “Well done to Sozza and assistant Berscilli for seeing the penalty from the field. In this case the direction of the ball helps, because if Juan Jesus had intervened correctly, the ball would have been returned. The decision to award the penalty was right, as was the confirmation received from the VAR.”
The other episode: VAR decisive for the penalty awarded to Napoli
The dynamics of the second penalty given in is different and more intricate Naples-Romethat for the foul intervention by Renato Sanches on Kvaratskhelia. In fact, Sozza doesn’t notice the foul. Indeed, the audio shows an opposite interpretation: “No! But what is it? It’s a crossing of legs, it’s already falling” he says referring to the blue footballer. However, when he was called back to the on-field review, he changed his decision and assigns the penalty in favor of the Neapolitans. “Excellent work by Var in this circumstance, because Sozza – from his position – speaks of leg intertwining as he does not notice Sanches’ blow to Kvara. The intensity is acceptable to decree the penalty, therefore the decision was absolutely right”.
