Fan unrest worsens
In the days that followed, heavy criticism was aimed at the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and the AIA, the Italian officiating body.
Head of referees for Serie A, Gianluca Rocchi, apologised and acknowledged the serious error.
“We are deeply sorry for this incident: for the decision, which was clearly wrong, and for the fact that we were unable to use VAR to correct it,” he said.
Fans have been increasingly vocal over the past year, leading to protests expressing concerns about the way VAR is being used by officials.
Another recent occurrence came in the fixture between AC Milan and Como, where the points were shared in a 1-1 draw also at the San Siro.
The match became heated near the end, with home manager Massimilano Allegri being sent off for touchline antics involving Como head coach Cesc Fabregas.
AC Milan subsequently officially complained to the AIA regarding certain officiating decisions that they felt could have been dealt with better, from player gestures to dangerous play.
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