A rough night for Milan, who lose 1-0 at San Siro against Parma and see Inter extend their lead to +10 in the standings. A rough night also for the match officials. Corriere dello Sport gives Mr. Piccinini a 4.5 rating, with the headline: "Piccinini and VAR on Loftus-Cheek and 0-1 is chaos."
Here is the explanation regarding Loftus: "Corvi and Loftus-Cheek both watch the ball, the action of the two is aimed at reaching it, each moves toward the other, neither gets it because of the intervention of a yellow-and-blue defender, the clash is inevitable. The goalkeeper’s exit was reckless, certainly; in doubt, more penalty than not, yet Piccinini whistles a foul against the defense."
On Parma’s goal: "Troilo scores, Piccinini cancels it for a supposed foul by Valenti on Maignan. Valenti’s position creates obstruction for the Rossoneri goalkeeper, but it is not so clear or decisive. OFR and goal validated, but what a struggle."
