Fiorentina-Inter, the penalty for the Viola and why Dimarco was not sent off

ROME – Penalty yes, red no. At least for the referee Valeri and the Var Mariani. Fiorentina-Inter was reopened by the couple’s decision after a disrupted and late intervention by the Inter Marco’s on Bonaventuremidfielder of the Viola.

Because it is a penalty for Fiorentina

The dynamics at normal speed had clearly shown a foul intervention, also suggesting that he might deserve the red card. Because Bonaventura had arrived first on the ball, and Dimarco late had hit the knee with his hammer foot. Valeri was perhaps the only one who did not notice the foul operation at normal speed. Recalled by the Var Mariani, he immediately understood that something irregular had happened. So, after review on the sidelines, he immediately pointed to the spot. But he not only did not opt ​​for the red card, but he chose not to warn either.

Because Dimarco was not expelled

An exaggeration. In fact, the intervention is at the limit between the two cards: the only “acquittal” that does not trigger an otherwise automatic red is that both players were in flight. The very disorganized intervention does not have an exaggerated intensity, and without the opponent’s foot on the ground he would not risk breaking his leg in two. But it remains a very dangerous intervention. But Valeri – who at the next World Championships will be one of the two Italian VARs together with Irrati – has chosen the soft solution. He could get away with a yellow, which he would have deserved at least.