CAGLIARI, ITALY - NOVEMBER 26: Adriano Galliani of Monza looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari Calcio and AC Monza at Sardegna Arena on November 26, 2023 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)
CAGLIARI, ITALY - NOVEMBER 26: Adriano Galliani of Monza looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari Calcio and AC Monza at Sardegna Arena on November 26, 2023 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

Adriano Galliani insists Monza’s goal against Milan should have stood: ‘It’s the second goal disallowed in a few days.’

Monza were furious on Saturday when their striker Dany Mota’s goal was disallowed after seven minutes in a Serie A game against Milan.

The Brianzoli director Galliani, a former CEO for the Rossoneri, complained about the referee’s decision in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“It’s the second legitimate goal that was disallowed in a few days,” he said.

Galliani insists Monza’s goal against Milan should have stood

AC Monza's forward Daniel Maldini in action against AC Milan's mildfielder Youssouf Fofana during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Monza and AC Milan at U-Power Stadium in Monza, Italy, 02 November 2024. EPA-EFE/ROBERTO BREGANI
AC Monza’s forward Daniel Maldini in action against AC Milan’s mildfielder Youssouf Fofana during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Monza and AC Milan at U-Power Stadium in Monza, Italy, November 02 2024. EPA-EFE/ROBERTO BREGANI

“Who knows what would have happened if a big club had two consecutive goals disallowed? People would have talked about it for days. But it was Monza, so everyone will forget it.”

Monza had already complained on Wednesday when they had another goal disallowed in a 1-0 loss against Atalanta in a mid-week league fixture.

“I am proud of Monza’s performances against Milan and Atalanta,” added Galliani.

“We were on the same level as Milan and Atalanta, but unfortunately, there were referee errors.”

Sunday’s Italian sports papers agreed with Monza that Dany Mota’s goal should have stood.

It was disallowed for a Warren Bondo push on Theo Hernandez in the build-up, but Italian papers noted that the intensity of the challenge did not justify the referee’s whistle.

Milan’s win in Monza was their first away victory this season.

Their next match is against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League Round 4.

Milan have three points in three Champions League games and have collected 17 points in 10 Serie A matches.

 

Galliani’s interview from Gazzetta newspaper on Sunday, November 03, 2024, on page 6

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