The match between Verona and Juventus was marked by a controversial penalty call. Referee Rapuano, after a review at the VAR, awarded a penalty to Verona in the 43rd minute. Wiht Juventus leading 1-0, the official was prompted to check a handball by JOAO MARIO in the box. this decision leveled the score at 1-1, but the call has sparked considerable debate.
The incident occurred when a throw-in from Verona entered the penalty area.Joao Mario attempted to head the ball, but nelsson, positioned just ahead of him, narrowly missed it, catching the Juventus player by surprise. The ball then struck Joao Mario’s arm unexpectedly. Critics argue that his arm movement was natural, closing his body, and not in an unnatural position to increase his volume. Furthermore, Joao Mario had his eyes closed for the header and could not have anticipated the ball’s trajectory. These factors, it is indeed argued, should have led the VAR official, Aureliano, to advise against a penalty, let alone a review.
Adding to the controversy, aureliano at the VAR also failed to flag a potential red card for Orban, who elbowed Cats. This oversight further fueled the debate surrounding the officiating.
Marelli: “I Disagree with the Penalty Call”
Former referee luca Marelli weighed in on the penalty decision during his post-game analysis on DAZN. He stated, The penalty was awarded after an ASR for a touch of the left arm by JOAO MARIO. Joao Mario’s posture, relative to the ball, was such that he closed his eyes, unaware of the ball’s location. Nelsson jumped in front of him, the ball deflected unexpectedly, and Joao Mario, not seeing it, touched it with his left arm.
I personally disagree with the decision to award a penalty. The ball was unexpected, and the arm in that situation is not punishable. Joao Mario could not have known where the ball would go. Does the arm movement matter? It should, but the arm was tending to return to the body, a movement within.
luca Marelli
Marelli emphasized that the arm movement was not an intentional act to block the ball and that the unexpected nature of the deflection should have been taken into account.
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