Hellas Verona Protest Officiating After Orban’s Early Red Card
Hellas Verona have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the officiating in their 2–1 Serie A defeat to Parma, following the early dismissal of Super Eagles forward Gift Orban, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The controversy occurred just 10 minutes into the encounter when Orban was shown a straight red card after reacting angrily to a foul decision that went against him. Referee Luca Pairetto deemed the striker’s protest unacceptable and immediately issued the dismissal, leaving Verona to play the remainder of the match with ten men.
In response to the decision, Hellas Verona opted to observe a media silence after the game as a form of protest. The club’s communications officer later explained that the decision was taken because the club believes an injustice was committed, not only against the team but also against the fans and the city. The development was reported by the Italian news agency ANSA.
Details of Orban’s exact words remain unclear, and it is believed the Nigerian forward may have directed comments toward the referee that were considered excessive. The matter will now depend on the referee’s official report, with the Sports Judge expected to determine the length of the striker’s suspension.
On the pitch, Parma had taken the lead just over three minutes into the match when Mandela Keita intercepted a loose pass and set up Adrian Bernabé, who brilliantly flicked the ball up before firing home a half-volley from 20 metres.
The early red card compounded Verona’s difficulties, and despite their efforts, they were unable to recover from the numerical disadvantage. The club will now await the disciplinary ruling as tensions continue to simmer over what they consider a harsh decision.
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