Pierpaolo Marino wants the usage of VAR to be clearer following the penalty awarded to Inter in their 2-1 win over Udinese.
The Nerazzurri doubled their lead late in the first half after they were awarded a penalty following a fairly close call after a challenge on Edin Dzeko. Whilst Lautaro Martinez did miss the initial spot kick, he netted the rebound. Referee Daniele Chiffi initially didn’t point to the spot following the challenge, but changed his mind after looking at the VAR monitor.
Speaking to Italia Uno, Udinese general manager Marino discussed the need for greater clarity regarding the usage of VAR.
“It was an open game until the last minute. Inter had a great determination but also a great fear, especially when Udinese reopened the match which was then decided by a penalty kick in the first half that referee Chiffi had not initially awarded.
“Was there one? Yes, but we should talk a lot about the fact that VAR intervenes when and how. We are told in meetings that it should only intervene on penalties that the referee hasn’t seen, not on ‘penalties’.”
He then spoke further about the decision to award Inter a penalty, something which could have an effect on the title race with Milan this season.
“This is a penalty that Udinese fans don’t see, then in other venues it is recognised. But I don’t want to appeal to that and create excuses, let’s give credit to Inter for playing a determined match. In the end they won and they deserve the credit, but Udinese played a very good match.”
The topic of poor officiating and inadequate usage of VAR has become increasingly heated this season, with many clubs complaining about a number of strange decisions.