Lazio were forced to play with a numerical advantage from the 15th minute of the game against CFR Cluj (1-0), and coach Maurizio Sarri harshly criticized referee Craig Pawson.

Maurizio Sarri has criticized Craig Pawson

Pawson removed Patrick, but the Serie A side eventually prevailed thanks to Immobile’s success (’45+3).

“I can only say that it is not clear how such a referee can conduct a match at the European level. We are talking about a referee who whistles in the Europa League, but is completely unfit, especially physically.

He spoiled the game with a red card in a situation where there was no imminent goal-scoring chance, and followed it up with a series of shocking yellow cards. I hope it’s just bad refereeing and nothing more.

Immobile scored a goal in a difficult situation, a special success for him. I hope this success clears the fog in his head. On a night when everything seemed to be going in the wrong direction, we achieved an acceptable result” – Maurizio Sarriat the end of the game, for DAZN.

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