Refereeing designator Nicola Rizzoli admits ‘there was a mistake’ by the referee and VAR when Inter weren’t awarded a penalty against Parma.
The incident infuriated the Nerazzurri, as Ivan Perisic seemed to be pushed over by defender Botond Balogh during the 2-2 draw on Saturday.
Refereeing designator Nicola Rizzoli admits ‘there was a mistake’ by the referee and VAR when Inter weren’t awarded a penalty against Parma.
The incident infuriated the Nerazzurri, as Ivan Perisic seemed to be pushed over by defender Botond Balogh during the 2-2 draw on Saturday.
“There was a penalty that objectively should’ve been penalised,” Rizzoli told Sky Sport Italia.
“Undoubtedly, if the striker is first to the ball, the defender is behind him and uses his arms to pull him back, that is a penalty that ought to be punished.”
The referee waved away appeals and was in a very good position to view it, so why did the VAR not urge him to check the on-field review monitor?
“The VAR has to look for objective situations and there it is objective that the arms are over the shoulders, so prevent the striker from jumping.
“In this case, the VAR should’ve intervened. It is an individual error, I am here to give some clarity, this was an error and it should’ve been a penalty.”
Rizzoli also clarified that if the VAR urges a referee to view the on-field monitor, the protocol is to watch the replay, it is not in the decision-making process of the referee to refuse the viewing.