NAPLES - Controversial episode at Maradona during the big match between Naples and Inter: on the partial of 1-0 for the Nerazzurri, a long-range shot of Spinazzola is rejected by Dumfries with the arm.
The contact is evident, but the race director Duties does not award the penalty and the VAR don't call him backOn Field Review, allowing the game to continue. The referee's decision was clarified by Luca Marelli, former referee and now analyst for DAZN, who explained the interpretation of the episode as follows.
“It was assessed that the arm, although wide, would not have changed the direction of the ball. Therefore it did not increase the volume of the body and was not considered punishable”. The decision has sparked debate among fans and insiders, with the Napoli who protested for the missed penalty. An episode destined to cause discussion, in a challenge that left the race for the championship open.
Article published on March 1, 2025 - 20pm
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The episode about the penalty is very controversial, because there are different opinions. Many say that the arm was too wide, while others maintain that it did not change the trajectory of the ball. The referee's decision seems questionable.