Monza vs Juventus: Key Moments and Referee Decisions
The Serie A match between Monza and Juventus, officiated by referee Massa from Imperia, featured several notable incidents. Here’s a breakdown of the most significant moments:
- 41′: Koopmeiners escapes a yellow card for stepping on Bianco’s foot
- 40′: Dani Mota’s penalty claim denied after Koopmeiners’ block with his body
- 39′: Nico Gonzalez’s goal for 2-1 deemed legal, with Locatelli outmaneuvering Carboni fairly
- 37′: Referee error as play is stopped for Bianco’s injury, but possession is returned to Monza instead of Juventus
- 21′: Birindelli’s goal stands with Carboni in a legal position during the build-up
- 16′: Yellow card for Pedro Pereira after fouling Yildiz
- 14′: McKennie’s goal allowed despite contact with Turati, as it was not deemed obstructive
- 4′: Missed call as Gatti takes the ball out of bounds, leading to a dangerous situation for Juventus
The match saw three goals, all of which were validated by the officials. Despite some contentious moments, the referee’s decisions largely stood without major controversy.