Milanโs dramatic 1-0 victory over Lazio was shrouded in late-game controversy and featured a chaotic finale that mirrored the kind of tense, narrow wins often associated with Max Allegriโs past managerial style.
The match review by La Gazzetta dello Sport highlighted a major point of contention in the 50th minute of stoppage time concerning a penalty shout for Lazio. The controversy centered on a shot from Romagnoli hitting the elbow of Milanโs Pavlovic. Although the arm was extended, the VAR ultimately ruled the handball was not punishable, deeming the arm position a consequence of Pavlovic being held by Marusic just prior to the contact.
The boiling point of the match saw coach Max Allegri sent off in the late stages. While the article notes that Allegriโs dismissal was correct, the overall atmosphere and scoreline cemented the feeling of a hard-fought, yet controversial, Allegri-style performance.
With the crucial refereeing decisions breaking in Milanโs favourโincluding the correct non-call on the Pavlovic handball and a missed yellow card for Modric late onโthe team ground out an essential three points. This kind of gritty, low-scoring victory, secured amidst turmoil and late tension, is a hallmark of an Allegri team, where the result is paramount, regardless of the aesthetic performance or the drama involved.
