Inter Milan 3-0 Fiorentina – Italian Media Slam Referee For Missing Two Stonewall Penalties | OneFootball

Serie A referee Simone Sozza dropped the ball in last night’s showdown between Inter Milan and Fiorentina. 

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via L’Interista, the 38-year-old came under fire for last night’s underwhelming performance at San Siro.

Despite Inter’s landslide 3-0 victory, Sozza’s mistakes overshadowed Inter’s dominant showing against Stefano Pioli’s out-of-form side.

Meanwhile, Hakan Calhanoglu and Petar Sucic stole the spotlight, leading the Nerazzurri to a comfortable win in the second half.

Italian Media Blast Simone Sozza After Inter Milan 3-0 Fiorentina

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Like Maurizio Mariani last Saturday, Sozza faced widespread criticism for his handling of critical moments.

Furthermore, the Italian referee made two unforgivable mistakes on either side of halftime – both at the expense of Cristian Chivu’s side.

Though Pietro Comuzzo had no eyes on the ball while bringing Francesco Pio Esposito to the ground, Sozza remained silent.

However, his decision not to award a penalty to Inter at the start of the second half was even more mind-boggling.

Indeed, Comuzzo wrestled Esposito to the ground, putting his arm around the Italian striker’s neck without watching the ball.

Still, Sozza and his VAR colleagues unfathomably saw no foul play.