Serie A Refereeing Expert Explains: ‘Bologna Throw-In 12-15M Too Far Forward’ In Serie A Clash Vs Bologna – ‘But VAR Can’t Intervene’ | OneFootball

Serie A refereeing expert Luca Marelli feels that Bologna took a throw-in 12-15 metres too far forward before their goal against Inter Milan.

The former referee explained the incident on Italian broadcaster DAZN, via FCInter1908. He also noted that it was not an incident for VAR to intervene in.

Bologna beat Inter Milan in dramatic circumstances in yesterday’s Serie A match at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.

It looked to be heading for a 0-0 draw after a cagey encounter with few good chances.

But a spectacular overhead kick by Rossoblu winger Riccardo Orsolini in stoppage time gave the hosts all three points.

That finish by Orsolini came at the end of a late onslaught on the Inter penalty.

And specifically, it came after a long throw by Rossoblu left-back Juan Miranda. This had resulted after Inter had cleared the ball from another Bologna throw-in.

Serie A Refereeing Expert Confirms: “Bologna Throw-In 12-15M Too Far Forward” Vs Inter Milan

BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 20: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale looks dejected after Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna (not pictured) scores his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Bologna and FC Internazionale at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on April 20, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

But as Serie A refereeing expert Luca Marelli confirms, Bologna did take some liberties on the throw-in.

The former referee explained that “the first of the two consecutive throw-ins is the one in question.”

“The ball goes out of play in front of the Inter bench,” Marelli noted. “Ten metres past the halfway line on the pitch.”

“Then when the ball gets to Miranda, he’s 3-5 metres past the halfway line.”

Marelli notes that “this was a gain of about 12-15 metres up the pitch, therefore an excessive gain.”

“Of course, VAR can’t intervene,” the Serie A refereeing analyst notes. “For two reasons.”

“First, the throw-in comes before the next throw-in.”

“And secondly, it’s a restart of play,” Mareille said. “VAR can’t intervene on restarts.”

And Marelli also noted that there “more protests on the bench than on the pitch” for a potential handball by Inter Milan wingback Carlos Augusto.

“His left arm is in front of his body. So if he hadn’t touched the ball with his arm, it would have been with his chest.”

“The touch is not punishable,” said Marelli.