"The sentiment was activated by a penalty award in second-half injury time. Maxwel Cornet, who only entered the game moments earlier, was clumsy as he challenged Antonio Vergara, catching the forward's standing boot. Vergara made the most of the contact, but it was certainly there. That was the conclusion reached, too, by the referee Davide Massa after the VAR booth told him to take a second look."
"but argued that the notion of clear and obvious errors had been lost. For one reason or another, his lament seemed to resonate this weekend. Gian Piero Gasperini picked up the thread before Roma's game against Cagliari, saying: I think we managers need to get together and make our voices heard. I think exactly the same as Daniele and so does every other coach I speak to."
Genoa lost 3-2 to Napoli after a late VAR-reviewed penalty awarded for contact between Maxwel Cornet and Antonio Vergara. The referee, advised by the VAR booth, ordered a review and Rasmus Hjlund converted the spot-kick, denying Genoa a point that could have aided their relegation fight. Daniele De Rossi expressed frustration, saying modern football no longer exists and questioning what sport he is coaching. De Rossi also noted he once supported VAR but now believes the standard of "clear and obvious" errors has been lost. Gian Piero Gasperini echoed managerial displeasure and called for a collective response.
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