Italian Media Argue Fiorentina Duo Should’ve Seen Yellow In Serie A Clash Vs Inter Milan

Midfielder Arthur and defender Cristiano Biraghi should both have went into the book in yesterday’s Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Fiorentina clash.

This is the view in today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. The newspaper also argue that referee Matteo Marchetti was correct to issue a yellow card to Nicolo Barella for dissent.

The Gazzetta notes that Marchetti is a relatively new face in Serie A refereeing.

However, the league entrusted the official to take charge of a high-profile clash between Inter and Fiorentina.

And, the Gazzetta argue, he did well. However, they suggest. there were two main errors on Marchetti’s part – namely missed yellow cards for Fiorentina players.

Arthur & Biraghi Should’ve Seen Yellow In Inter Fiorentina Clash

One, they argue, was for a blatant handball by Viola captain Cristiano Biraghi.

Then there was the high and late challenge by midfielder Arthur on his Nerazzurri counterpart Barella.

The Brazilian’s foul was certainly worthy of a yellow card as he made contact with the Italian’s ankle. But Marchetti failed to spot the degree of the infringement.

This incensed Barella.

The Inter midfielder angrily protested to the official. The Gazzetta note that Barella had every reason to be annoyed that Marchetti had not issued Arthur a yellow card.

But the petulant nature of the Inter midfielder’s protests were nevertheless worthy of a booking, the newspaper argue.

Marchetti Correct On Both Penalty Situations

Marchetti also dealt with two penalty situations well, the Gazzetta argues.

First, there was the appeal by Fiorentina winger Nico Gonzalez early in the second half.

The Argentine went to ground after Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni had a hold of his shirt.

The Gazzetta note that it’s true that the Nerazzurri defender was holding Gonzalez’s shirt. But it was hardly enough to send the Viola winger tumbling as he did.

Rather, the impression that Bastoni was dragging Gonzalez back only came after the winger was already starting to fall, initiating his fall in a manner disproportionate to any contact by the defender.

Meanwhile, the Gazzetta also suggest Marchetti got it spot-on in awarding Inter a penalty in the second half.

There is not much doubt that Viola goalkeeper Oliver Christensen clattered into Marcus Thuram without touching the ball.