Lazio v Milan: the VAR review – Athekame’s goal disallowed
Delve into the controversial refereeing decisions that took place during the Lazio v Milan match in the 29th round of Serie A. Take a closer look at the key moments during the game and Luca Marelli's insightful comments on the VAR rulings.
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 nothing to give. 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 dribble, 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 VAR Drama Unfolds
In the heat of the clash between Lazio and Milan, a thrilling encounter took an unexpected turn due to the intervention of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The spotlight fell on two crucial incidents that had a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
70' - The Controversial Call
During the 70th minute, Athekame made an ambitious attempt to score, but Taylor's challenge on the Milan defender sparked a debate. Despite the visible contact with the defender's instep, the referee and VAR decided not to intervene, leaving both sets of fans in disbelief. Luca Marelli's analysis shed light on the rationale behind this contentious decision, citing the lack of a clear and obvious error detected in the incident.
75' - Athekame's Disallowed Goal
The match took another dramatic turn as Athekame produced a moment of brilliance with a spectacular acrobatic half-volley into the net. However, the celebrations were cut short as the referee, Guida, promptly disallowed the goal due to a handball infringement by Athekame. Marelli concurred with the referee's decision, highlighting the immediacy and clarity of the handball offence as the decisive factor.
Marelli's Verdict
Luca Marelli's expert commentary on the VAR rulings provided invaluable insights into the match-defining moments. His impartial analysis added a layer of understanding to the controversial decisions made by the match officials, offering viewers a deeper appreciation of the intricacies involved in such high-stakes encounters.
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