The Serie A match between Atalanta and Fiorentina, scheduled for 8.45pm on Sunday 29 October 2026, suffered an unexpected event: the main referee, La Penna, was injured and will not be able to continue refereeing the match. The fourth official took his place and took on the responsibility of refereeing the second half. The situation was communicated by the Atalanta club, which sent a press release at the time when the score was 0-1 in favor of Fiorentina thanks to De Ketelaere's goal.
According to the information provided, La Penna suffered an injury during the start of the first half, when the Atalanta team was still defending. The referee had to stop managing the match and the fourth official, Marinelli, was called to replace him. Marinelli, who already had experience in Serie A, accepted the responsibility and took command of the second half, ensuring the continuity of the game and the safety of the players.
The decision to replace the main referee was taken in accordance with the rules of the Serie A League, which provide for the presence of a fourth official ready to intervene in the event of injury or incapacity of the referee. Marinelli took on the role with professionalism, continuing to manage the match in a balanced way and respecting the regulations in force. The match continued without further interruption, with both teams continuing to fight for victory.
As for the teams, Fiorentina maintained their lead, thanks to De Ketelaere's goal, while Atalanta tried to recover the match. Despite the referee's injury, the match was played with the same intensity and competitiveness as always. La Penna, who has already refereed several high-level matches, was able to handle the situation calmly, ensuring that the game proceeded without further problems.
In conclusion, La Penna's injury represented an unexpected event for the Atalanta-Fiorentina match, but thanks to the presence of Marinelli as fourth official, the match was managed professionally and without interruptions. The teams continued to fight for victory, keeping the attention of fans and commentators high. The match was completed successfully, demonstrating that Lega Serie A is ready to handle any unforeseen events during matches.