In a 2-2 draw between Torino and Inter Milan, a handball by Brazil defender Carlos Augusto led to a penalty decision explained by former Serie A referee Luca Marelli. The incident occurred in the 76th minute after a header from Duvan Zapata struck Augusto's arm.
Torino 2-2 Inter Milan – Former Serie A Referee Explains Why Brazil Defender Was Penalised For Handball
Carlos Augusto and his handball in the 76th minute proved the decisive moment as Torino staged a 2-2 comeback against Inter Milan, and DAZN refereeing expert Luca Marelli has explained why the VAR decision to award the penalty was correct.
The incident began when a cross from the left found Duvan Zapata, on the pitch just minutes after coming on as a substitute, who headed toward goal.
The ball struck Carlos Augusto‘s arm, which was wide of his body.
Njie then attempted a shot but Sommer saved it. The ball went out of play and referee Mariani waited for a VAR signal from the Lissone review room.
After checking the images, the VAR called Mariani over for an on-field review.
The referee studied the footage and delivered his verdict. “Following review, number 30 has his arm in an unnatural position. Final decision: penalty kick.”
Marelli, speaking in commentary on DAZN, backed the call, with .
The penalty was awarded after Carlos Augusto's arm, which was wide of his body, made contact with the ball following a header from Duvan Zapata.
Former Serie A referee Luca Marelli provided an explanation for the VAR decision to award the penalty against Carlos Augusto.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Torino staging a comeback after the penalty was awarded.
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“We had to watch the incident several times here too,” he explained. “The right arm, the one with which he strikes the ball, is from the outset in an unnatural position and outside the body’s silhouette, even if only slightly. It was not a position consistent with the action.”
Indeed, the key criterion under current handball regulations is whether the arm sits outside the body’s natural silhouette, and Marelli confirmed that threshold was met.
Vlasic converted the spot kick to level at 2-2 and deny Inter the victory that would have moved them to within a single win of the Scudetto.
Therefore, Inter must now wait for the Parma home game.
Three points then, regardless of other results, deliver the 21st title.