'The referee lacked common sense' - Udinese supremo Pozzo lashes out after Juventus defeat

2 Sep 2012 20:55:00

The Zebrette chairman criticised the red card shown to goalkeeper Zelkjo Brkic early in the first half of his side's clash with Juventus, claiming it ruined the game as a contest

Udinese chairman Giampaolo Pozzo launched a scathing attack on referee Paolo Vareli after watching Juventus dismantle his side 4-1.

Goals from Arturo Vidal, Mirko Vucinic and Sebastien Giovinco (2) sealed an emphatic victory, but the Old Lady were helped on their way by the 14th minute sending off of goalkeeper Zelkjo Brkic.

"Before making a decision so severe, that ruins a game, you should have a little common sense and balance," the Udinese supremo told Sky Italia.

"It makes me angry, ruins the game and a Sunday of fun."

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