# VAR controversy in Venezia vs Inter Milan match

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/var-controversy-in-venezia-vs-inter-milan-match
> Updated: 2026-10-29T16:56:09.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

During a Serie A match between Venezia and Inter Milan, officiating decisions involving Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology sparked significant debate.

Initially, a goal scored by Venezia’s Lauerbach was disallowed after a lengthy VAR review determined he was offside by approximately one centimeter at the shoulder. 

Following Venezia’s 0-2 home defeat, the controversy expanded to include the validation of Inter Milan’s opening goal, which followed a disputed foul by Carlos Augusto on Sohm. Venezia defender Juan Jesus criticized the officiating on social media, stating, ‘If even the VAR does not correct episodes like this, clean and credible football remains only a slogan.’ The match was ultimately decided by two own goals from Moreno and Halhal.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Venezia player criticizes VAR after loss to Inter Milan

Venezia defender Juan Jesus criticized VAR officiating after a controversial 0-2 loss to Inter Milan, calling the current state of refereeing a threat to the credibility of the sport.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezia-player-criticizes-var-after-loss-to-inter-milan

### 2026-10-28: VAR annuls Venezia goal against Inter Milan

A goal by Lauerbach for Venezia against Inter Milan was disallowed by VAR after a review showed a marginal offside.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/var-annuls-venezia-goal-against-inter-milan

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