Lazio v Milan: VAR review disallows Athekame’s goal

Controversial refereeing decisions marked the Lazio v Milan fixture from the 29th round of Serie A. The match officials were: referee Marco Guida; assistant referees Peretti and Perrotti; fourth official Ayroldi; VAR Chiffi; AVAR Maggioni. 70' – Athekame tries to shoot; Taylor makes contact with the Milan defender’s instep with his studs, but the referee and VAR rule there is no foul.

Luca Marelli commented on the decision on DAZN: “Taylor makes contact with the tip of his foot, then Athekame shoots and Taylor catches him with his studs on the instep. Evidently, in the VAR room they didn’t deem it a clear and obvious error.” 75' - A scramble in the penalty area, Athekame finds the ball at his feet and, after a brief touch, scores a superb goal with an acrobatic half-volley.

Guida doesn’t hesitate for a moment and rules it out. Once again, Luca Marelli agrees with the decision: “Correct. Athekame scores and, immediately beforehand, touches the ball with his hand; the goal must be disallowed because he touches it with his right wrist.

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