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Esposito goal sparks handball controversy in Bodo/Glimt loss
19 Feb
Summary
- Francesco Esposito scored for Inter Milan in a 3-1 loss.
- The validity of Esposito's goal is uncertain due to potential handball.
- Inter Milan struggled on Bodo/Glimt's synthetic pitch.
Inter Milan suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss to Bodo/Glimt last night, facing significant challenges on the Arctic Circle's synthetic pitch. Francesco Pio Esposito managed to score the sole goal for Inter, offering a glimmer of hope. However, the legitimacy of this goal has become a focal point of discussion.
Questions arose regarding a potential handball by Esposito in the lead-up to his equalizer. Despite protests from the home team and a lengthy VAR review, the referee's initial decision to allow the goal stood. Even with minimal contact debated, the controversial goal did little to offset the team's overall struggles.
Cristian Chivu's squad found the artificial surface particularly difficult to contend with, severely hampering their ability to control the game and increasing the difficulty of advancing. Inter Milan now must overcome a two-goal deficit in the upcoming return leg to keep their progression hopes alive.
