Protests in Atalanta-Juventus. Today, Thursday 5 February, the match at the New Balance Arena, valid for the quarter-finals of the Italian Cupa, was marked by an refereeing episode destined to cause discussion. In fact, it was a who unlocked the match penalty kick awarded by referee Fabbri for a touch of the hand in the area by Bremerthen converted by Scamacca for Bergamo’s 1-0. But what happened?
It all happens in the 25th minute. Ederson goes down the right, reaches the back, on the edge of the penalty area, and puts a ball in the center which Bremer, who rushed to mark the Brazilian midfielder, deflects with his hand. The arm of the Juventus defender, who turns at the moment of the opponent’s cross, is at head height and wide. Fabbri initially let it go, causing protests from Atalanta and Palladino’s bench, but was recalled by VAR.
The match director then goes to watch the episode on the monitor and, at the end of the review, awards the penalty kick to Atalanta. Spalletti immediately vents his anger at the fourth official, stating that Bremer’s move was a natural move, but his protests are in vain. Fabbri confirms the decision, Scamacca takes the spot and makes it 1-0.