Serie A, first ‘announcement’ in Como-Lazio: referee announces goal cancellation

Rome, Aug. 24 (LaPresse) – Historic innovation for Serie A: in Como-Lazio, for the first time a referee made an ‘announcement’, explaining over the microphone a decision taken after a VAR review. Referee Gianluca Manganiello announced that the equalizing goal by Lazio’s Castellanos at the 64th minute was cancelled for offside. "After review, Lazio’s number 11 started in an offside position. Final decision: offside," Manganiello told players and the crowd at the ‘Sinigaglia’ stadium.