The referee Daniele Orsato, present in the stands in Lissone, personally witnessed the controversial episode in Como-Venezia, where a penalty awarded to Venezia was subsequently revoked by VAR. According to Corriere della Sera, Orsato appeared visibly irritated and avoided commenting on the "short circuit" that led to the final decision.
The incident occurred shortly after half an hour of play, when the score was still 0-0. Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi's bet was a penalty foul in favor of Venezia, which seemed harmless. However, the VAR, recalled by Cosso and Giua present in Lissone, contested the decision. At the center of the action was Milla's left arm touch on a ball that had come from a tackle between DaCunha and Busio. The initial doubt was whether the foul had occurred inside or outside the area, but in the end Ferrieri Caputi declared that the Como player "did not commit any foul", thus canceling the penalty.
Orsato, who had been invited into the stands to observe the officiating, reacted with obvious frustration, but provided no public comment on the proceedings. His reaction was interpreted as a sign of dissatisfaction with the uncertainty and speed with which VAR changed the decision.
The case raised further questions about the management of VAR decisions in real time and the transparency of the decision-making process. For now, referee Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi has maintained her position, confirming the revocation of the penalty in front of the fans and the media.
With the match still ongoing, the match ended in a 0‑0 draw, leaving both teams without points. The VAR controversy remains a hot topic for the coming weeks, while refereeing authorities will need to clarify procedures to avoid future misunderstandings.