Italian Journalist Deems VAR Intervention In Inter Milan 2-2 Lazio Serie A Draw 'Embarrassing'
Italian journalist Maurizio Pistocchi took stock of a controversial VAR call in last weekend's 2-2 draw between Inter Milan and Lazio.
Pistocchi took to Twitter via FCInter1908 to deliver his assessment of the decision to award the Biancocelesti a dubious penalty.
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Marco Baroni's side held Inter winless in an ill-tempered affair on Sunday night.
Indeed, Lazio fought back twice to deny the Nerazzurri perhaps one last chance to overtake Napoli at the top of Serie A.
However, referee Daniele Chiffi played a huge part in Lazio's late comeback.
First, he neglected Boulaye Dia's offside position in the build-up to Pedro's 72nd-minute equalizer.
Then, he handed the visiting team a questionable penalty in second-half stoppages.
At first, he refused to penalize Yann Bisseck's handball inside the box.
But, after consulting with VAR, he changed his decision. Pedro made no mistake from the spot to make it 2-2.
Maurizio Pistocchi Offers His Verdict on Controversial VAR Decisions in Inter Milan vs Lazio Serie A Draw
FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 5: referee Daniele Chiffi looks on during the Serie A TIM match between ACF Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 5, 2023 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by)
Chiffi's calls have steered plenty of controversy, prompting furious reactions from the Nerazzurri camp.
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Indeed, Simone Inzaghi couldn't hold his nerve and earned a red card toward the end of the game.
Now, Pistocchi deemed Chiffi's decisions 'embarrassing.'
Furthermore, he accused VAR of showing the main referee 'wrong' footage.
'Embarrassing,' he wrote. 'That's how the handling of the footage for the incident that decided Inter-Lazio by VAR official Di Paolo can be described.'
As a result of Chiffi's poor game handling, Inter will take on Como without Inzaghi.
Unfortunately, the 49-year-old manager must serve a touchline ban for his late-game tantrum.
However, the club chiefs have backed their manager despite his outburst, as controversy became intolerable.
Unfavorable calls have significantly derailed Inter's title chances this season, leaving everyone at San Siro fuming.
Yet, anything could happen on the final day.
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