Inter Milan 2-1 Torino – “Smooth” Game For Referee Matteo Marchetti Despite Two Harsh Yellow Cards | OneFootball

Experienced Serie A referee Matteo Marchetti lived up to the billing in last night’s Coppa Italia clash between Inter Milan and Torino.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 36-year-old handled all key moments with authority.

Cristian Chivu’s second-string side eked out a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over the Turin outfit at the Brianteo Stadium.

Indeed, the two Frenchmen inspired the Nerazzurri to a crucial victory in Monza.

Ange-Yoan Bonny opened the scoring late in the first half before Andy Diouf sealed Torino’s fate two minutes after the break.

Matteo Marchetti Superb in Inter Milan 2-1 Torino Win

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)

Marchetti didn’t have to show a single yellow card in the first half.

However, he booked three Inter Milan players in the second 45 minutes.

While Petar Sucic’s cynical tackle on Alieu Njie warranted a booking, Francesco Pio Esposito could’ve walked away without a yellow.

The same applies to Guillermo Maripan, the only Torino player to find his name in Marchetti’s notebook.

Still, his decision to disallow Torino’s late equalizer was spot-on as Matteo Prati was offside.