Roma vs Napoli: Controversial Refereeing Moments in Serie A Clash

The Serie A match between Roma and Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico was officiated by Michael Fabbri from Ravenna. Several contentious moments occurred during the game:

• 53′: Manu Koné received a yellow card for a hard tackle on Juan Jesus, resulting in a suspension for Roma’s next match against Venezia.
• 32′: A potential penalty incident when Manu Koné pushed McTominay in the box was not called by the referee or reviewed by VAR.
• 29′: Spinazzola’s goal was confirmed as the Napoli player was onside when the assist was made.
• 21′: McTominay’s fall in the penalty area after contact was deemed fair play.
• 14′: Politano was booked for simulation after going down in Roma’s box. However, there was slight contact from Pisilli, making this a controversial decision. VAR chose not to intervene, considering it a field decision by the referee.
• 10′: Roma’s appeal for a penalty due to Rrahmani’s push on Rensch was dismissed by both the referee and VAR.

These incidents highlight the challenging nature of refereeing in high-stakes Serie A matches, where decisions can significantly impact the game’s outcome.