Ex Serie A referee Giampaolo Calvarese criticized Davide Massa for his controversial officiating during the Como vs. Inter Milan match, particularly for awarding a disputed penalty to Como. Inter Milan won the match 4-3 after overcoming a two-goal deficit.
Ex Serie A Referee Blasts Davide Massa After Como 3-4 Inter Milan Controversy: âPoor Performanceâ
Ex Serie A Referee Blasts Davide Massa After Como 3-4 Inter Milan Controversy: âPoor Performanceâ
Giampaolo Calvarese slammed referee Davide Massa after Sundayâs Serie A showdown between Como and Inter Milan.
Analyzing Massaâs performance in his latest Tuttosport column, Calvarese commented on the 44-year-oldâs decision to award a controversial penalty to Como, as reported by FCInter1908.
Inter Milan hauled back a two-goal deficit to beat the Lariani 4-3 in a nail-biting contest at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Despite Lautaro Martinezâs absence, Cristian Chivuâ side found a way to respond to Comoâs quick-fire double toward the end of the first half.
Indeed, Marcus Thuram launched Interâs comeback with goals on either side of halftime, drawing the visitors level before the 50-minute mark.
Then, Denzel Dumfries netted a second-half double to put the Nerazzurri 4-2 up before Lucas Da Cunha pulled one back for Como in the 89th minute.
Da Cunha converted a controversial penalty, with Massa pointing to the spot after Ange-Yoan Bonnyâs reckless tackle on Nico Paz.
However, the 44-year-oldâs decision was dubious, to say the least.
Giampaolo Calvarese Slams Davide Massa After Como 3-4 Inter Milan Controversy
Paz had already unleashed a shot well wide of Yann Sommerâs goal before Bonny brought him to the ground. Meanwhile, Massa pointed to the spot straight away.
Despite receiving a call from VAR to review the incident, Massa refused to change his mind.
âAn indication of a very low disciplinary threshold for a referee of his experience,â Calvarese said. âThe handball by Bastoni on Douvikasâ shot is not punishable due to the refereeâs natural positioning.
âHowever, the issue lies with the penalty awarded to Como.
âThere is nothing foul about the Nico PazâBonny contact,â the former Serie A referee explained. âNico Paz, while shooting, ends up hitting Bonny, who is attempting to block the shot.
âWhat occurs is simply a game contact, not a penalty foul. Therefore, the decision to award the penalty was wrong.â
Q&A
What controversial decision did referee Davide Massa make during the Como vs. Inter Milan match?
Referee Davide Massa awarded a controversial penalty to Como, which was criticized by ex-referee Giampaolo Calvarese.
What was the final score of the Como vs. Inter Milan match?
Inter Milan won the match against Como with a final score of 4-3 after coming back from a two-goal deficit.
Who criticized referee Davide Massa's performance in the Como vs. Inter Milan game?
Ex Serie A referee Giampaolo Calvarese criticized Davide Massa's performance, calling it poor in his analysis for Tuttosport.
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