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Maresca's Decisions Under Fire in Inter Milan's Narrow Win
15 Jan
Summary
- Referee Fabio Maresca's performance was criticized after the match.
- Inter Milan secured a late 1-0 victory against Lecce.
- A penalty decision for Inter was overturned after VAR review.
Inter Milan secured a vital 1-0 victory over Lecce, though the win was accompanied by significant controversy surrounding referee Fabio Maresca's officiating. Lecce, positioned lower in the league table, fought valiantly and nearly achieved a major upset at San Siro.
The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when substitute Francesco Pio Esposito found the back of the net, sealing the three points for Inter. However, the narrative of the match was heavily influenced by Maresca's calls throughout the game.
Earlier in the match, Maresca controversially booked Marcus Thuram for simulation despite his appeals for a penalty. Additionally, a penalty awarded to Inter for a challenge on Ange-Yoan Bonny was later rescinded after Maresca consulted the VAR monitor, adding to the debate.
