Francesco Pio Esposito scored the only goal for Inter Milan in last night’s dreadful 3-1 defeat at Bodo/Glimt.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, it’s still uncertain whether the goals was valid.

Cristian Chivu’s side failed to cope with the synthetic pitch in the Arctic Circle, significantly compromising their chances of progression.

Indeed, the San Siro giants must overhaul a two-goal deficit in the return leg of this knockout playoff tie.

However, Francesco Pio Esposito at least kept the dream alive.

Pio Esposito Goal in Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Inter Milan Debatable

Francesco Pio Esposito Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 23: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 23, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Esposito drew Inter level at the half-hour mark, but his goal has sparked controversy, with questions raised over a potential handball in the build-up.

Referee Daniel Siebert failed to spot foul play despite furious appeals from the home team.

Meanwhile, the VAR booth reviewed the incident at length, only to eventually uphold the main referee’s decision.

However, even if the ball touched Esposito’s hand, it was a minimal contact, and it hardly helped him get it under control.