Former Serie A referee Graziano Cesari delivered his verdict on Daniele Doveri’s performance in last night’s clash between Inter Milan and Napoli.During his latest interview via FCInterNews, Cesar...
Former Serie A referee Graziano Cesari delivered his verdict on Daniele Doveri’s performance in last night’s clash between Inter Milan and Napoli.
During his latest interview via FCInterNews, Cesari assessed several incidents that highlighted a dramatic contest at San Siro.
Inter and Napoli shared the spoils in a nail-biting 2-2 draw, meaning that their last three meetings at Giuseppe Meazza have ended all square.
Meanwhile, Federico Dimarco and Hakan Calhanoglu scored for the home side, while Scott McTominay bagged a brace for the visitors.
Like in October’s reverse fixture, Calhanoglu found the net from the spot to restore Inter’s lead midway through the second half.
Yet, Daniele Doveri initially refused to point to the spot, overlooking Amir Rrahmani’s mindless tackle on Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
However, the 48-year-old changed his mind after reviewing the situation on the side-pitch monitor.
Furthermore, Doveri had his hands full yesterday evening, officiating a high-intensity match full of contentious challenges.
Graziano Cesari Assesses Daniele Doveri Performance in Inter Milan 2-2 Napoli Draw
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – MAY 19:Referee Daniele Doveri during the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and Cagliari at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on May 19, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Long before the penalty, there was another incident on the edge of Napoli’s penalty area.
Indeed, Juan Jesus recklessly kicked Marcus Thuram in the chest, yet Doveri didn’t show him a yellow card.
“After 9 minutes, Doveri avoids disciplining McTominay because the play ends with a goal, which rectifies his position,” Cesari said.
“Then there are two incidents involving Juan Jesus and Thuram. The first happens in the 13th minute when the two go for the ball and hold each other.
“Given the style of refereeing, in my opinion, he was right to let play continue. In the second situation, the chest contact was accidental, a mere coincidence.”
Then, Cesari blasted Antonio Conte, who was sent off in the second half.
“Conte’s behaviour is absolutely excessive and not appropriate for this match,” Cesari continued.
“The stepped-on foot was not noticed by the referee, it was extremely difficult to see during the game.
“After 18 seconds, the VAR reached a decision. In the derby, there was the Pavlovic-Thuram clash; the procedure is the same, it’s codified.
“This is the regulation, the guidance is valid worldwide, and Conte knows this perfectly. I didn’t like his reaction at all.
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