Venezia coach Nicola expresses frustration over overturned penalty decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 2:58 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Davide Nicola, coach of Venezia, voiced his discontent following the team's match against Como, where a penalty awarded in the 28th minute was later overturned after a VAR review. The referee determined there was no punishable offense despite initial indications suggesting a handball. Nicola criticized the decision-making process, asserting the AIA must clarify the incident, as it has raised doubts and frustrations among his players. He has urged for accountability regarding officiating standards in the league.
- •Penalty for Venezia overturned after VAR review in the Como match.
- •Referee ruled no punishable offense occurred despite initial decision.
- •Nicola demands clarity from AIA on penalty decision.
- •Incidents like this can affect team morale and performance.
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — 🤬 Venezia, Nicola fumes: referees’ body must explain overturned penalty
"After Como-Venezia, Davide Nicola made no secret of his frustration over the incident in the 28th minute, when a penalty initially awarded to Venezia was overturned following a pitchside monitor revie...
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