The episode of the explosion of the ball near goalkeeper Emil Audero during Cremonese-Inter risked costing the black and blue club dearly. If the first thought naturally went to the state of the goalkeeper, who despite fear and shock decided to continue the match, the second went to the possible risks for Inter for what happened. Did Chivu's team even risk losing the match on the table? The regulation in these cases speaks clearly.
Audero's behavior saved Inter
After receiving help, amidst the surprise and indignation of all the players on the pitch, Audero decided to continue the match. This was precisely the factor that proved decisive for the referee's assessment of the episode. If Audero had not been able to continue the match due to the consequences of the check, the referee could realistically consider the final interruption of the match. The matter would then be passed to the sports judge, who could punish Inter with a loss on the table.
The regulation states: "The company, considered responsible for facts or situations that have affected the regular development of a match or that have prevented its regular development, is punished with the loss of the match with the score 0-3 or with the result achieved on the field by the opposing team, if this is more favorable, without excluding the application of other sanctions."
The fact that Audero remained on the field, without suffering serious injuries, avoided this risk for Inter.
Meanwhile, the fan who threw the checkerboard lost three fingers while preparing to throw a second one. He is hospitalized and under police custody.