Orsato admits Kalulu penalty should have been given
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- Corriere dello SportTier 1
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- La Redazine
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Key points
- Referee chief Orsato acknowledged in a meeting with Serie A clubs that Kalulu's foul on Rowe in Juventus-Atalanta was a penalty
- New refereeing approach prioritises letting play flow; only two penalties awarded in first five rounds versus nine last season
- Orsato emphasised VAR intervenes only when the referee 'does not see' or 'does not see well'
Summary
Orsato and Serie A's technical director Domenico Messina met with club coaches today at Lissone to outline the season's refereeing philosophy. The designator admitted the Kalulu-Rowe incident in the Juventus-Atalanta match was indeed a penalty, addressing Atalanta's complaints and Sarri's calls for VAR abolition.
The new approach has reduced stoppages, with effective playing time up to 59 minutes 31 seconds and fouls down to 22.60 per match. Orsato stressed consistency and acknowledged errors will occur but pledged to minimise them without compromising the technical framework.
Original headline
"Kalulu-Rowe? Era rigore per l'Atalanta": l'ammissione di Orsato all'incontro con i club
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