As part of the sixth matchday of Serie A, we observe a recurrence of refereeing errors that have a significant impact on match outcomes. This article examines the standings without refereeing errors and highlights the teams most affected by these controversial decisions.
The errors that distort matches
The match of the day that particularly sparked debate was the one between Roma and Venezia. At the beginning of the match, a major incident occurs: the goalkeeper Svilar makes contact with Pohjanpalo, the Venezia striker, who collapses. According to expert analyses, a penalty should have been awarded to Venezia, which would have changed the outcome of the match, resulting in a score of 2-2 instead of a Roma victory.
The other matches of the day also experienced errors, although these were not as decisive. In Napoli-Monza, the referee failed to show a red card to Izzo, who was already cautioned, for a foul on Kvaratskhelia. Similarly, in the match Como-Verona, referee Giua made several mistakes, but fortunately, these penalized both teams fairly. Furthermore, during the match Bologna-Atalanta, VAR corrected an incorrect decision that awarded a penalty to Atalanta, resulting in the just ejection of Lucumì.
The standings without refereeing errors
The Serie A 2024-2025 standings without refereeing errors are as follows:
Actual ranking:
– NAPOLI: 13 points
– JUVENTUS: 12 points
– MILAN: 11 points
– INTER: 11 points
– TORINO: 11 points
– EMPOLI: 10 points
– LAZIO: 10 points
– UDINESE: 10 points
– ROMA: 9 points
– COMO: 8 points
– FIORENTINA: 7 points
– ATALANTA: 7 points
– BOLOGNA: 7 points
– VERONA: 6 points
– PARMA: 5 points
– CAGLIARI: 5 points
– GENOA: 5 points
– LECCE: 5 points
– VENEZIA: 4 points
– MONZA: 3 points
The ranking criteria
This standings is calculated by taking into account decisions that have a direct impact on the outcome of a match, such as disallowed or awarded goals, penalties, and unjustified expulsions. Non-determinative elements, such as yellow cards and disputed fouls, are not taken into consideration.
In case of a tie in points between teams, the one that has suffered the most refereeing errors during the season is awarded the most favorable position.
The history of champions without refereeing errors
The list of winners of the Serie A Championship without refereeing errors includes:
- 2019-20: Inter
- 2020-21: Inter
- 2021-22: Milan
- 2022-23: Napoli
- 2023-24: Inter
These results underscore the importance of fair and accurate officiating, not only for the conduct of matches but also for the very integrity of the championship.
Source: sport.virgilio.it