AC Milan got the three points against Empoli last night and that is what matters most, but the officiating during the game has raised some doubts.
The X account Errori Arbitrali has taken a look at each of the key incidents that Luca Pairetto and the VAR team had to make during the game, including the two red cards that were awarded in the second half.
The first talking point is in the first half though when Cacace went with his studs into Kyle Walker and was not even given a yellow card for it. The account speaks of a ‘serious error’ by the referee, who was in a good spot to see it.
“Late intervention, exposed studs and high point of contact (in addition to the fact that the ball had already been released and therefore there was no possibility of intervening on the ball) are elements that support the red card for disproportionate force in my opinion,” the tweet reads.
Then there is the red card on Fikayo Tomori for a second yellow card after fouling Lorenzo Colombo on the break. The issue with this is that Colombo looks to be in an offside position, with the linesman not level with the last man which alters his perception.
Tomori goes in hard and does not get the ball so it is a yellow card under normal circumstances, yet the fact play has even been allowed to get that far is another error from the officiating crew. Due to the fact it was only a yellow card, the VAR team could not intervene.
Finally, there was the Marianucci-Gimenez incident. As the ball comes towards them Santiago Gimenez outstretches a hand into the chest/neck of the defender, causing both to fall over. While getting up, the Italian kicks out at the Mexican, leaving no choice after VAR intervention.
Serie A is not the only league with the problem with official’s. Madrid was robbed with that penalty, Doku should have gotten a red card when he kicked an Arsenal player in the chest. Fifa should step up before the game is ruined by bad official’s
Cecace should get at least a yellow card, or waiting for Walker to get injured 1st? The yellow card for Gimenez is confusing.
Getting carried away much media?
The referee isn’t at fault for the idiocy of the VAR regulations, so the Tomori card is a missed offside from the linesman (unless the rules say he should only flag in the event of a shot on goal, but I don’t think that’s the case). Tomori also could have just not committed the blatant foul, also.
The red card incident was up to VAR to review and if that had gone against us we’d think it was harsh.
Yes, a bunch of other decisions in the game seemed unnecessary or incorrect, but we all have a bad day at the office from time to time, move on. The hyperbole is too much.
How is almost getting your leg broken ”harsh”? That is a red card in almost every conceivable way. Studs up, dangerous, out of control…
It’s the worst refereeing performance I’ve seen in a Milan game in years.
I understand the thinking there, but even so it’s up to VAR to ask the referee to look at that if he’s missed it, so the pile on to the referee is still unjustified IMO
What’s the “idiocy of the VAR regulations”? It’s still all subjective, because you have two people looking at video and making a decision, not much different they the main ref in live action. My only gripe is that the potential offside for the Tomori second yellow was not reviewable because it was not a straight red. Yet it IS a red, because it’s a second yellow. I think any call that results in an expulsion, so including second yellows, should be reviewable, because going a man down is game changing. If that was possible in that instance, and if the Empoli player ended up being offside, the play is dead and there is no foul and no expulsion.
The mistake is the start over Walker, because the start is dangerous and could have led to a serious injury. As for red, it is clear that Colombo is kept by Walker in the regular position. The problem is the bad judgment of Tomori, just like with the crossbar of Colombo. The man should have been sold, because he is irreparable.
Dude it’s not “clear”, quite the opposite. In fact, if you look at the distance between Walker and the halfway line and then Colombo in the halfway line, IMHO Walker is ever so slightly closer to the halfway line, meaning Colombo was ahead of Walker in an offside position.
It is very clear, you just don’t know the rules. The offside position is not decided by whose legs are nearer to the halfway line. Yes, Walker is nearer to that line, but at the same time Walker’s open left arm keeps Colombo onside.
From memory, the open arm doesn’t count for offside (your arm can’t be used in football I believe is the justification). So it’s the shoulder you would need to look at.
I know this my friend, I’m just using the halfway line as a reference point, since both players have nearly the same body shape in the image, the implication is that the one further away from the half line is further head when drawing the offside line. I’m just doing my best with the naked eye.
And even if Walker’s outstretched arm does in fact keep Colombo onside, the rules don’t provide for a VAR review upon a second yellow, because “it’s just a yellow”. My entire point is that THERE SHOULD BE A VAR REVIEW FOR ALL REFEREE CALLS THAT END UP IN EXPULSION, which includes a second yellow, because an expulsion is an expulsion. The other issue is Tomori’s bad judgment, on which I 100% agree with Ibrakadabra, as he makes a yellow card tackle on a player, already having a yellow, and having no idea that the play could be whistled dead. So THIS is the real issue, the offside discussion is just a way of trying to get him off the hook, even if there is an argument to be had about VAR reviews for second yellows.
Its so stupid. If the player is offside without a doubt just flag immediately.. I dont understand this waiting game from the linesmen (when its clear).
I don’t understand how they could give Gimenez a yellow after the VAR review. If VAR says they cannot give Cacace a yellow for his challenge on Walker (because they decided it was not a red, but were unable to give a yellow), how is VAR allowed to give Gimenez a yellow. Seems like the ref broke the VAR rules by giving Gimenez a yellow.
Because the refs do whatever they want in Italy. They literally contradict themselves regularly
Absolutely that was red card for Empoli man at walker incident. Worst mistale from ref and VAR.
Probably the Gods (referees and Var officials) marked the game as X (draw) in pools.
The pic above makes it clear that Colombo was not offside. Kyle Walker kept him onside. When you post an article, even though you are a Milan fan, make sure you are honest and don’t post nonsense.
What’s really nonsense are your holier then though comments. Kinda like how inzaghi should do a little more research before complaining about ghost fouls not being given as pks? Go smell your farts somewhere else you turd
I said it after the game that Colombo was onside and Tomori deserved that second yellow. But then again, he’s prone to these idiotic challenges that often cost the team.
Exactly. People are speaking more about a probable offside and less about the idiotic & unnecessary tackle.
So what if the next time he makes the same or similar rash challenge (with Fik its most likely to happen than not) and the player is truly onside in a very important game for us?!
How long do we wait for him to cut out these rush-of-blood-to-the-head decisions out of his game?!
Purtroppo quest’anno, in Serie A, ho visto arbitri dare sentenze contro il Milan. Mi chiedo da dove venga questa ingiustizia, e qual è il motivo di queste sentenze? Anche quando le partite si giocavano a San Siro, l’unico buon arbitraggio che ho visto è stato quello della partita Milan-Roma di Coppa Italia.