Decisive Spot Kick In Inter Milan 1-2 Udinese Serie A Clash Deemed ‘Clear Penalty’ | OneFootball

The handball penalty given away by Denzel Dumfries in Inter Milan’s Serie A loss to Udinese has been deemed a “clear penalty.”

Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, also argue that Udinese should have had another spot kick in the second half.

Referee Matteo Marchetti had a few important decisions to make in Inter Milan’s Serie A match against Udinese yesterday.

And in the view of the Gazzetta dello Sport, the official got all of them right, barring one at the end.

Firstly, there was Inter’s opening goal. Marchetti and his assistants correctly determined that there was no offside from Denzel Dumfries as he met Marcus Thuram’s flick-on.

Then, in a pivotal moment in the match, Inter wingback Denzel Dumfries blocked a header from Udinese defender Nicolo Bertola with his arm.

Initially, Marchetti did not spot the infringement. However, VAR would advise the referee to have a second look at his monitor, and following this, he pointed to the spot.

Dumfries Handball Vs Udinese A “Clear Penalty”

FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 19: Matteo. Marchetti referee reacts during the. Serie. A .TIM match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Stadio Artemio Franchi on May 19, 2024 in Florence, Italy.(Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

In the view of the Gazzetta dello Sport, Marchetti unquestionably made the correct decision in the hand.

Dumfries could have little argument, as his arm was extended well away from his body.

Then, in the second half, Inter thought they had found the equalizer through Federico Dimarco.

However, a VAR check showed that striker Marcus Thuram was offside in the buildup. There was no question of this.

Furthermore, the Gazzetta argue, Udinese could have had a second penalty.

During the second half, there was an incident in Inter’s penalty area which saw Francesco Pio Esposito wrestle Udinese midfielder Adam Buksa to the ground.

The Gazzetta argue that this could definitely have been a penalty. However, Marchetti decided to show leniency.