Fiorentina v Inter: A Deep Dive into the Refereeing Decisions - Goals Disallowed for Barella and Kean
Delve into the heart of the Fiorentina v Inter match as we dissect all the contentious refereeing calls. From disallowed goals to penalty appeals, this post covers it all.
All the refereeing decisions from the match.Fiorentina v Inter brings the 30th matchday of the Serie A season to a close.Below are all the controversial refereeing decisions from the match.Referee: ColomboAssistant referees: Bahri - Dei GiudiciFourth official: TremoladaVAR: MarescaAVAR: Massa76' – Fiorentina appeal for a penalty after Esposito handles the ball following Gosens’s header from a corner. However, his arm was close to his body and Colombo waves play on.39' - GOAL DISALLOWED FOR FIORENTINA! Fagioli’s shot is deflected by Carlos Augusto (who does not play the ball), and Kean arrives to slot past Sommer from close range. However, the Azzurri striker was in an offside position when the move began.18' - A superb through ball from Fagioli finds Kean in the penalty area. The Azzurri striker goes down in the box after contact with Carlos Augusto, which referee Colombo deems fair play.10' - Strong protests from Inter over a possible handball. A cross from the right by Dumfries which neither Pio Esposito nor Ranieri can reach: the ball then passes by and is touched by Pongracic, but Colombo lets play continue.7' - INTER GOAL DISALLOWED! Inter’s second goal, scored by Nicolò Barella, is ruled out. The captain for the night at the Franchi was picked out in the box by a precise pass from Dumfries and had shot towards goal, finding the net via a decisive deflection from Brescianini, but he had started from an offside position.All the latest updates in real time! Join the CALCIOMERCATO.COM WhatsApp channel: click hereAdd GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Penalty Claim for Fiorentina: Esposito Handball
In the 76th minute, Fiorentina's plea for a penalty following Esposito's handball is dismissed by Colombo. Despite the ball touching his arm, the proximity of the contact to his body leads the referee to play on.
Fiorentina Goal Disallowed: Kean Offside
A disheartening moment for Fiorentina as Kean's goal is rightfully disallowed. Carlos Augusto's unintentional touch deflects Fagioli's shot, leading to Kean scoring from an offside position.
Inter Penalty Claim: Pongracic Handball
Tensions rise as Inter appeals for a penalty when Pongracic appears to handle the ball. Colombo, however, allows play to continue despite the controversial contact.
Inter Goal Disallowed: Barella Offside
Nicolò Barella's goal for Inter is marred by an offside call, overturning what could have been a significant moment in the match. A precise pass from Dumfries finds Barella, but his offside position nullifies the goal.
