Former referee Gianpaolo Calvarese commented on Inter's 0-1 result against Venezia on social media, claiming that VAR should not have intervened to disallow the goal. According to Calvarese, the intervention "in APP" is the most drastic action of the VAR, because it involves the annulment of a goal and requires 100% certainty. His opinion is that Carlos Augusto, after an initial jump, touched Sohm's calf just before catching the ball. Although such contact may be considered a foul by the on-field judge, the referee believes that it is not sufficient to justify an on-field review and therefore disallowing the goal.
On the match front, Venezia coach Graziano Cesari expressed his opinion on another episode. According to Cesari, there was a penalty for Venezia due to a foul by Bisseck on Lauberbach. The player started his run with a touch on the sole of his right foot, then ended up on Lauberbach's heel. Cesari defined the two interventions as fouls and underlined that, although VAR could intervene, in this situation it did not. The coach also expressed his disappointment with Pairetto's performance, suggesting that referee Orsato is not satisfied.
Calvarese and Cesari's comments highlight the tensions that often accompany VAR decisions in Serie A matches. While Calvarese defends the referee's choice not to disallow the goal, Cesari argues that VAR overlooked a penalty that could have changed the outcome of the match. With the schedule underway, both teams will have to focus on the upcoming matches, trying to capitalize on their strengths and avoid further arbitrary disputes.