Two flashpoint moments in the closing stages of Inter Milan’s 1-1 draw with Atalanta sparked fierce protests from the Nerazzurri, but referee analyst Luca Marelli has backed both of Manganiello’s key decisions, insisting neither incident warranted a penalty.
The first controversy surrounded Atalanta’s equaliser. Inter protested that a foul on Dumfries should have been called before Krstovic’s leveller stood.
Marelli was clear in his assessment, via FCInter1908.
“The goal came from a contact that was not whistled. For me, Manganiello was very good to let it run. There is no low contact, just a hand rested on the back. There is no push, no extension of the arm. It seems more like Dumfries losing his balance and falling. Manganiello was right.”
Inter 1-1 Atalanta – Marelli: ‘No penalty on Frattesi’
The second incident drew more debate.
Frattesi went down in the Atalanta area under a challenge from Scalvini in what could have been a match-winning penalty for Inter.
Marelli conceded there was contact but stopped well short of calling it a foul.
“There is contact between Frattesi and Scalvini, Frattesi gets there first. There is no real kick, I do not see contact worthy of a penalty. Penalties are a serious matter.”
He also defended the VAR’s decision not to intervene. “Certain contacts on the pitch are not easily visible, especially among many players. It is a subjective evaluation not objective, and therefore correct not to have the VAR step in.”
Inter’s frustration is understandable, but Marelli’s verdict offers little comfort for their case.
what a terrible fell down from dumbfries
i would agree on dumfries incident; the hand on the back is minimum contact.
however, the kick on fratessi would have been a foul if it happened outside the box. but since its inside, ref decides against to give the penalty, given the recent controversy, plus inter has been inclined to complain to referee alot more lately.
This ref “played” for Rube. No one takes him seriously
Niko are you Supporting the referee decision
The ref cut us bro. Thats all i’m saying. The goal should have not stood and the pen was clear. Why are they such bishes
Well that ex is wrong. 304
The PK on Frattessie was 100% obvious. I don’t think Marelli knows football, or he is favoring corrupt system, or both.
it was a clear penalty. were back to calciopoli. serie a really is unwatchable .
Sam, why you or Vrakela are never publishing players rating when Mhiki has one of the highest?