Roma v Bologna: Kovacs awards two penalties, VAR confirms them

It was an eventful clash at the Olimpico between Roma and Bologna in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16.

45' – Bernardeschi plays a through ball to Zortea, who beats El Shaarawy to the ball; El Shaarawy makes contact with him, though not particularly forcefully, but Kovacs points to the spot. The penalty is then confirmed by VAR.

67' – Robinio Vaz enters the penalty area and is pushed by Freuler. Once again, Kovacs has no doubts: it’s a penalty. The decision is confirmed by VAR following a review.

Match officials: Referee: Kovacs; Assistant referees: Marica and Tunyogi; Fourth official: Kovacs; VAR: Martins; AVAR: Van Driessche.

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