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Derby d'Italia Erupts: Controversy and Confrontations
15 Feb
Summary
- Referee's decisions sparked major protests from Juventus players and staff.
- Juventus goalkeeper Perin confronted Inter assistant coach Kolarov post-match.
- Cambiaso scored an own goal and later leveled the score for Juventus.
The recent Derby d'Italia between Inter Milan and Juventus concluded with Inter securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory at San Siro. However, the match was marred by significant controversy surrounding referee Federico La Penna's performance.
Juventus expressed strong discontent over several calls, most notably a second yellow card shown to Kalulu shortly before halftime, resulting in his expulsion. This led to heated protests from Juventus players and staff, including club directors Damien Comolli and Giorgio Chiellini, who voiced their objections to the referee in the tunnel.
The match also featured an eventful performance from Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso. He inadvertently scored an own goal that gave Inter the lead, but later managed to equalize for Juventus, showcasing a dramatic swing in his personal contribution.
Tensions remained high even after the final whistle. Inter's Nicolò Barella joyfully celebrated with teammates, while Juventus' second-choice goalkeeper Mattia Perin approached the Inter bench, confronting assistant coach Aleksandar Kolarov. The confrontation was brief, with both parties quickly moving on.
