No Penalty Drama In Inter Milan 3-1 Cagliari Serie A Clash – But More Yellow Cards Should've Been Shown
No Penalty Drama In Inter Milan 3-1 Cagliari Serie A Clash – But More Yellow Cards Should've Been Shown
There was no penalty drama in yesterday's Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Cagliari, but Marco Di Bello could've brandished a few more yellow cards.
This is the view in today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
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Marco Di Bello was in charge of Inter Milan's Serie A match against Cagliari.
It was hardly the most difficult match for the experienced referee.
There was a slight penalty appeal from the Rossoblu. This came from a challenge by Nerazzurri defender Stefan de Vrij on Cagliari striker Roberto Cagliari.
But Di Bello waved it away confidently. The official saw it as nothing more than a physical tussle between two very tall and strong players.
Similarly, Di Bello had little interest in a coming-together between Davide Frattesi and Alessandro Deiola in the penalty area.
No Penalty Drama In Inter Milan 3-1 Cagliari – But Yellow Cards Missing
REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY – OCTOBER 21: Referee Marco Di Bello gestures during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and SS Lazio at Mapei Stadium – Citta' del Tricolore on October 21, 2023 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by)
In the view of the Gazzetta, Marco Di Bello was correct not to book Inter captain Lautaro Martinez for a late challenge on Cagliari defender Yerry Mina.
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However, in other cases the official should have went to his pocket.
Firstly, the Gazzetta argues, there was a late challenge by Hakan Calhanoglu on Roberto Piccoli at the start of the second half.
Then, there was a late tackle by Matteo Darmian on Tommas Augello in the closing stages of the match.
On the other hand, Di Bello got it right by booking Alessandro Deiola for a late tackle on Joaquin Correa.
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