Key Refereeing Moments in Fiorentina vs Udinese Serie A Clash

The Serie A encounter between Fiorentina and Udinese, officiated by Matteo Marcenaro from Genoa, featured several notable refereeing decisions:

• 25th minute: VAR reviewed a potential handball by Ranieri in Fiorentina’s penalty area, but no infringement was found.
• 7th minute: A pivotal moment occurred when Kristensen made a late challenge on Sottil in the box. Initially, referee Marcenaro cautioned Sottil for protesting and did not award a penalty. However, after a VAR review and on-field assessment, Marcenaro reversed his decision, awarding Fiorentina a penalty while maintaining Sottil’s yellow card.

This match highlights the growing influence of VAR in Serie A, particularly in crucial penalty decisions that can significantly impact the outcome of games.