Como vs Juventus Referee Decisions Spotlight: David’s Goal Disallowed and Koopmeiners Penalty Controversy Uncovered
The Serie A match between Como and Juventus on October 7, 2025, brought several contentious referee decisions into the spotlight. The game was held at the Sinigaglia Stadium in Como and officiated by referee Giovanni Ayroldi from Molfetta. Key moments in the match included a disallowed goal for Juventus and a controversial penalty appeal from Como.
Key Events of Como vs Juventus
Disallowed Goal for Juventus
In the 36th minute, Juventus appeared to score an equalizer through David. He managed to position himself well at the near post. However, the goal was disallowed for offside. The assistant referee flagged the play, indicating that Koopmeiners was offside during the setup of the goal.
Penalty Appeal by Como
Later, in the 26th minute, Koopmeiners made a notable appeal for a penalty. He received the ball from Yildiz and attempted a shot that deflected off Diego Carlos. Koopmeiners claimed the ball had touched Carlos’s arm, leading to the appeal. However, the referee ruled that the defender’s arm was close to his body, resulting in no penalty being awarded.
Missing Yellow Card for Como’s Da Cunha
Another significant moment occurred in the 60th minute when Da Cunha fouled David. This resulted in a free kick for Juventus. Notably, the referee did not issue a yellow card to Da Cunha despite the clear foul, raising eyebrows among fans and analysts alike.
Referee Team Overview
- Referee: Giovanni Ayroldi (Molfetta)
- Assistants: Di Gioia and Cavallina
- Fourth Official: Luca Zufferli
- VAR: Fabio Maresca
- AVAR: Federico La Penna
The match highlighted the volatility of officiating in high-stakes games like this one, as both teams experienced moments of frustration related to the referee’s decisions. Such controversies are not uncommon in Serie A, particularly in matches involving top teams like Juventus.
