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MILANO – Two penalties set up Inter-Juve. After the controversy over the appointment of the referee Guidethe match between two of the greats of Serie A is a collection of eleven-meter shots.
First penalty for Inter: what happened
The dynamics are quite clear: Stretcher mail for Pavardcross from the right to the center of the area where Danilo seems to have an advantage. Thuram however he pounces on the ball from behind, anticipates it and Danilo instead of kicking the ball hits the Inter striker. Thuram rolls to the ground, referee Guida has no doubts already at normal speed and points to the penalty spot. After a quick check, the VAR confirms the decision: on replay the contact, which at natural speed did not seem so evident, is highlighted. Not a very strong touch, but it certainly made the Inter player fall. Penalty confirmed that Zielinski converted into the 1-0 goal.
The second penalty: whoever commits a foul
The dynamics of the second penalty is in some ways similar. Thuram cuts in from the right, Weah deflects towards the center of the area sending the ball towards Dumfries who is receiving in the center of the penalty area. Behind him, Kalulu kicks but finds his opponent in his way: a very clear shot between the buttock and thigh. Here too, Guida has no hesitations: another penalty, another goal from Zielinski.
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Positions when challenging for the ball. A lack of discipline can lead to such situations and can cost the team dearly in crucial moments.
Website Editor: Hello and welcome to our latest interview regarding the recent Inter-Juve match. Today, we have two esteemed guests from the world of football commentary, Antonio Pizzi and Laurent Blanc. Good afternoon gentlemen.
Antonio Pizzi: Good afternoon.
Laurent Blanc: Good afternoon, thank you for having us.
Website Editor: The match was quite an eventful one with two penalties awarded. Antonio, as a renowned football tactician, what are your thoughts on the first penalty awarded to Inter?
Antonio Pizzi: The first penalty was a clear call. Danilo had an advantage when the ball was played into the box, and Thuram was rightly adjudged to have fouled him. However, it was not necessarily a Game-changing foul, but it’s still a decision that needs to be made by the referee. The VAR system confirmed the decision correctly.
Website Editor: Laurent, as a former defender, what would have been your approach to such a situation in the box?
Laurent Blanc: I think that as a defender, you always have to be careful not to foul the opposition player. In this case, Danilo was trying to attack the ball, but Thuram was also aggressive and tried to block him, which resulted in a penalty. However, it’s a decision that the referee made and we have to respect it.
Website Editor: Moving on to the second penalty, both our guests seemed to believe that it was a valid call. But let’s break it down. Laurent, when you were a defender, what would you do if a player had the ball near the penalty spot and another player tried to intercept it from behind?
Laurent Blanc: As a defender, you have to be careful not to make contact with an opponent’s sensitive areas when challenging for the ball. In this case, Kalulu’s challenge was deemed to be a foul by the referee, and rightly so. It’s a dangerous challenge that could have easily hurt his opponent if it wasn’t for the interception.
Antonio Pizzi: Absolutely, the second penalty was also a clear call. It’s essential for defenders to be aware of their surroundings and not put themselves in compromising
