Why Empoli penalty call overturned by VAR against Juventus | OneFootball

VAR revoked a penalty kick for Empoli in the first half of a Serie A match against Juventus because of a Tino Anjorin handball in the build-up.

The Bianconeri were already 1-0 down when their goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio charged down Youssef Maleh inside the Old Lady’s box. Referee Luca Zufferli immediately awarded a spot kick to the Tuscans.

Why Empoli penalty call overturned by VAR against Juventus

FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 10: Luca Zufferli referee gestures during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Verona at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 10, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Juventus players protested as Empoli had won the ball a few seconds earlier with an Anjorin handball, so VAR referees checked the incident and then urged Zufferli to the pitchside monitor to review the potential foul as well.

The match official ruled that the ex-Chelsea midfielder’s handball was punishable, so he revoked the penalty for Empoli, giving a free-kick to Juventus instead.

The first half ended with Empoli leading 1-0 at the Allianz Stadium.

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