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Monday, April 20, 2015

Inter denied a clear penalty - Mancini


Inter denied a clear penalty - Mancini
Roberto Mancini was left fuming that Inter were denied a penalty for a handball against Luca Antonelli in Sunday's 0-0 draw with AC Milan.

Inter had two goals ruled out - one for a foul in the build up and another for offside - and they will feel they should have had the chance to earn bragging rights at San Siro when Hernanes' effort struck the arm of Antonelli in the second half.

Mancini feels Milan were lucky to get a point out of the game and was disappointed referee Luca Banti failed to point to the spot.

"I take consolation from the way we played for 70 minutes of tonight’s match. We did well and tried to win. AC Milan defended well and were lucky at times," he said.

"I’m pleased with the team, they gave everything, but it was a definite penalty. There needs to be consistency in the refereeing.

"I’ve said nothing for 20 games but I think I can say it now."

Mancini, though, did not have any complaints that an own goal from Philippe Mexes was chalked off with less than 20 minutes remaining, conceding that Rodrigo Palacio had fouled Antonelli.

"The disallowed goal, there is the foul from Palacio," he added. "I saw the replay and it was a definitely a Palacio foul."

Andrea Ranocchia believes a share of the spoils was fair for both teams, but shared his coach's anger at not having been awarded a spot kick.

"The 0-0 scoreline really fits the game. We had a great match and created many chances. That we were denied a penalty is sensational. In games like this, such errors are huge,"

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