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VAR Handling in Juventus–Napoli Denounced After Missed Penalty on Hojlund

Mariani’s admission that he did not see Bremer’s hold prompts scrutiny of a rapid VAR review.

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Overview

  • The flashpoint came in the 39th minute with Juventus leading 1–0 when Bremer gripped Hojlund in the box, after which the forward showed a mark on his neck.
  • Referee Gianluca Mariani tracked the incoming cross and missed the initial contact before requesting assistance upon noticing Hojlund on the ground.
  • VAR Daniele Doveri and AVAR Di Paolo conducted a brief check focused on overhead angles and chose not to recommend an on-field review.
  • CAN analyst Dino Tommasi judged the hold a foul that warranted a penalty and said the on-field review should have been triggered.
  • Referees’ chief Gianluca Rocchi voiced strong criticism of both the on-field decision and the VAR process, as Tommasi also highlighted a separate error by Maresca in Genoa–Bologna.