Simone Inzaghi Questioned the Referee’s Decision

PALERMO, ITALY - APRIL 10: Head coach Simone Inzaghi of Lazio looks on during the Serie A match between US Citta di Palermo and SS Lazio at Stadio Renzo Barbera on April 10, 2016 in Palermo, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)

Simone Inzaghi


DBasia.news –  Lazio did manage to defeat Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia. But the Lazio coach, Simone Inzaghi, said he was not satisfied with the referee’s performance.

He questioned the referee’s decision to give Stefano Radu a red card and a penalty for Inter at the end of the match.

Inter and Lazio tied 0-0 for 90 minutes. Ciro Immobile managed to score in the extra time. However, Mauro Icardi managed to equalize at the end of the match and forced the two teams to fight in the penalty shootout round.

“I don’t want to give a lot of comments about the performance of the referee. But, if I become a referee, then I will not give a red card and a penalty in the 122nd minute, “Simone Inzaghi said.

Although he’s not satisfied with the referee’s performance, Simone Inzaghi was very happy to see the performance of his foster children on the field. According to him, Lazio deserved to advance to the semifinals after showing an optimal appearance.

In the semi-final party, Lazio will challenge AC Milan. The first leg will be held on February 27 at the San Siro and the second leg will be held on April 24 at the Stadio Olimpico.