Juventus nearly run away with with a two-goal lead against the Nerazzurri inside the first-half but for the rare efficiency of the VAR. The technology finally lived up to expectation after ruling out Blaise Matuidi’s goal in additional time.
The French midfielder, who was a few meters offside, latched onto a loose ball and slammed it past the opponent’s goalkeeper. However, after witnessing the former PSG man celebrate his goal while the Inter Milan players protested, Referee Orsato who initially confirmed the validity of the strike rescinded his decision following subsequent consultation with the VAR.
The momentary piece of drama in a game whose outcome is hugely significant to the title race provoked some fans on social media to heavily criticize the quality of officiating in the Italian league. Check out some of the reactions on Twitter below:
Orsato needed VAR to decide that Matuidi was offside. Really don't know how this guy still has a career in referring. pic.twitter.com/xCcBvH1i7E
— #13 (@ZizouHuweidi) April 28, 2018
Matuidi was two yards offsides lol. Does that really require VAR!?
— John Solano (@Solano_56) April 28, 2018
This went to VAR for offside, Matuidi is clearly offside. Orsato not having a great game #InterJuve pic.twitter.com/l6rFINuqvx
— Scot Munroe (@scot_munroe) April 28, 2018
Football is a funny game. We complain about VAR but without it, this game is over after that Matuidi goal
— John (@ZambianGooner) April 28, 2018
Imagine if there wasn't VAR that 2nd goal would count... how blind you should be to not see that Matuidi is 2 meters offside?#FCIM #InterJuventus
— oRchee' (@oRcheeInterista) April 28, 2018
Matuidi was 2 yards offside but Inter players have to pressure Orsato to check VAR that the goal shouldn't stand. State
— Pat Eyüp (@junepineapples) April 28, 2018