A very controversial episode occurred in the first half between Napoli and Inter, with the score still at 0-0. The action that led to the penalty converted into a goal by Dimarco, was preceded by a very hard game conflict, with McTominay who crashed into Dumfries in the Napoli penalty area.
The incident immediately sparked major protests from the Inter players, but neither Doveri nor VAR intervened. The referee’s decision was commented on by Luca Marelli, an expert in refereeing on DAZN:
A pretty intense game clash. McTominay came in late because he was well behind Dumfries. I don’t see a occasion for a penalty, but a very intense conflict. I don’t think there will be a penalty.
