22
September
LISSONE - Given the apparent fouls in the penalty area, which the referees overlooked and VAR failed to intervene, it's fair to ask why video assistance wasn't used appropriately rather than sacrificing it for the sake of minimizing disruption to play. While the detection of fouls in other areas of the pitch is left to the referee's discretion, with VAR able to intervene in cases of serious misconduct, in the penalty area, the situation is quite different. A foul is a foul and prevents the attacker from moving forward. Three former referees,…
