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Tommasi Backs VAR Decision on Late ParmaRoma Penalty After Audio Release

The public review signals a tighter embrace of VAR oversight under the new referee chief.

Overview

  • Open VAR on DAZN released the referee–VAR audio, and Dino Tommasi said the Rensch–Britschgi foul was an evident penalty while praising the VAR work.
  • Referee Daniele Chiffi first called an attacking foul, then VAR officials Mazzoleni and Paganessi sent him to an on‑field review, a monitor check that led him to award the penalty.
  • Tommasi said a separate contact between Valenti and Mancini in Parma’s box was risky but regular after a video check.
  • The ruling decided the match as Malen converted the stoppage‑time spot kick for Roma’s 3–2 win.
  • Tommasi also applauded the VAR room’s wider work this round, citing the LecceJuventus check on Kalulu’s disallowed goal, as Open VAR aims to make reviews more transparent.