Salvadorian Referee Meets Expectations In Inter Milan Club World Cup Defeat Vs Fluminense | OneFootball

Salvadorian referee Ivan Barton fared well in last night’s FIFA Club World Cup clash between Inter Milan and Fluminense.

Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Barton’s decisions were spot-on in every crucial situation.

Unfortunately, Inter couldn’t reach the quarter-finals as Fluminense ran out 2-0 victors at the Bank of America Stadium.

Indeed, Cristian Chivu’s side shot themselves in the foot after only two minutes.

Stefan de Vrij made a huge mistake, helping German Cano put Fluminense in front.

Despite having over 90 minutes to bounce back, Inter couldn’t turn the game on its head.

Referee Ivan Barton Meets Expectations in Inter Milan Defeat vs Fluminense

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

The first controversial moment in last night’s match came in the 26th minute.

Indeed, Juan Freytes mistimed his tackle on Matteo Darmian, leading Inter to believe they could get a penalty.

However, the challenge was outside the box, resulting in a free kick.

Meanwhile, Fluminense had thought they went 2-0 up before halftime when Ignacio headed home from point-blank range.

Yet, after a brief VAR review, Barton disallowed the goal for offside.

Finally, he booked Fluminense boss Renato Gaucho for an attempt to delay the play toward the end of the first half.