Italian newspapers’ verdict on controversial Atalanta penalty against Milan

In line with Il Corriere dello Sport, Atalanta got a ‘clear’ penalty towards Milan on Sunday, however Gazzetta dello Sport raises doubts concerning the ‘depth’ of the influence.

There was controversy on Sunday evening when Atalanta got a spot kick within the first half of an away recreation at Milan for an Olivier Giroud foul on Emil Holm.

The French striker missed the clearance and hit the Atalanta wing-back on his arm and chest and Holm fell down clutching his face.

Referee Daniele Orsato initially waved play on, however was quickly urged on the pitchside monitor to overview the incident.

Italian sports activities papers on Monday have totally different views on Orsato’s resolution to finally give a penalty to Atalanta. It was a key name as Teun Koopmeiners transformed from the spot, serving to Atalanta safe a 1-1 draw.

In line with Matteo Dalla Vite’s evaluation on Gazzetta web page 10, there are doubts over the ‘depth’ of Giroud’s problem, which in all probability didn’t justify Holm’s fall. Nonetheless, Orsato was rated 6/10.

Former Serie A official Gianpaolo Calvarese, now a referee pundit for Tuttosport, stated the identical on web page 15. However, according to CorSport, the penalty kick for Atalanta was ‘clear.’