📺 Open VAR: harsh verdict on Pulisic goal, plus Cheddira reaction

The refereeing of Milan-Sassuolo continues to spark discussion and is analyzed in the latest weekly episode of Open VAR on DAZN.

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Under scrutiny is the disallowed goal by Pulisic and the possible penalty not awarded to Cheddira.

👀 De Marco's Opinion: "Goal should have been given, on Cheddira..."

L'episodio più discusso del weekend: il gol annullato a Pulisic
Andrea De Marco lo spiega in Open VAR
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Regarding the contact between Pavlovic and Cheddira at the end of the match, in the 92nd minute, De Marco defended the referee's decision by explaining the action's dynamics in detail: «The referee on the field did well to assess the situation: he intervened immediately and was decisive. Prontera and Maresca at VAR also did well, because Pavlovic continued his run in a linear way, while Cheddira did not go for the ball but extended his leg to seek contact with the opponent. It's a correct decision, made quickly: seeing the episode in dynamics offers a clear and precise reading».

However, the judgment was more critical regarding the disallowed goal to Pulisic for Loftus-Cheek's push on Candé. In this case, De Marco acknowledged the mistake: «Here the referee whistles for a foul because the Milan player places his hands on the opponent's back, but the intensity must be evaluated. According to the guidelines we set this year on the threshold of fouls, this contact cannot be considered irregular. The VAR cannot intervene, but the goal should have been validated».

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