Former Serie A referee: I was a little confused when Milan was awarded a penalty, Derwent s arm was being retracted towards his body

Football 8:31am, 25 October 2025 194

In the 8th round of Serie A, Milan drew 2-2 with Pisa at home. Former Serie A referee Marelli talked about the penalty calls in the game.

In the 57th minute, Cuadrado took a long shot and the ball hit the arm of Milan defender Derwent in the penalty area. The referee awarded a penalty kick, and VAR also confirmed this penalty. Marelli, who serves as a commentator on DAZN, said: "This penalty makes me a little confused. It is true that (Derwent's) arm was open at the time and did not close to the body at the moment of contact with the football, but we must consider the fact that the player is retracting the arm: the action at that time was to retract the arm towards his body, not towards the foot. The ball opened his arms."

Marelli continued: "So, this penalty leaves me with a lot of questions, but if I were a VAR referee, I would not intervene. This penalty is doubtful, but it does not give everyone a clear judgment."