Lazio v Milan, LIVE VAR Review: Athekame’s Goal Disallowed
Discover the controversial refereeing decisions in the Lazio v Milan match, a gripping fixture from the 29th round of Serie A. Key match incidents involving Athekame and interventions by the video assistant referee (VAR) bring a new twist to the game.
The controversial refereeing decisions in the Lazio v Milan match, a fixture from the 29th round of Serie AThe match officials for Lazio v Milan:70' – Athekame tries to shoot, Taylor makes contact with the Milan defender’s instep with his studs, but the referee and VAR rule there is no foul. Luca Marelli commented on the decision on DAZN: “Taylor makes contact with the tip of his foot, then Athekame shoots and Taylor catches him with his studs on the instep. Evidently, in the VAR room they didn’t deem it a clear and obvious error.”75' - A scramble in the penalty area, Athekame finds the ball at his feet and, after a brief touch, scores a superb goal with an acrobatic half-volley. Guida doesn’t hesitate for a moment and rules it out. Once again, Luca Marelli agrees with the decision: “Correct. Athekame scores and, immediately beforehand, touches the ball with his hand; the goal must be disallowed because he touches it with his right wrist. The immediacy of the handball is the reason.”Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
The Match Officials for Lazio v Milan
In the 70th minute, Athekame attempts a shot, but Taylor's challenge seems to involve contact with the Milan defender's instep using his studs. Despite calls for a foul, both the on-field referee and VAR team conclude that no foul occurred. Luca Marelli, providing his insights on DAZN, expresses his interpretation of the incident, highlighting the nuances of the collision.
The Disallowed Goal by Athekame
A pivotal moment occurs in the 75th minute when Athekame capitalizes on a scramble in the penalty area to score an incredible goal with an acrobatic half-volley. However, the celebrations are short-lived as the referee, Guida, swiftly disallows the goal. Marelli supports this call, citing a clear incident where Athekame made contact with the ball using his hand, specifically the right wrist. Marelli emphasizes the promptness of the handball infraction leading to the goal's annulment.
