In the frantic second half of Inter v Atalanta, in short, all sorts of things happened, so much so that *La Rosea* had to piece together the many events. It all started with Krstovic’s equaliser,which followed a challenge between Sulemana and Dumfries, deemed a foul by the Nerazzurri. It was at this point that the home side began to protest vehemently. Among the most agitated was Barella who, as the goal was awarded, said: “I can’t believe it, he’s given it.” Chivu was also furious; having already been booked for protests, he was sent off whilst continuing to shout: “It was a foul, it was a foul.” The protests became even more violent after the alleged penalty not given for a foul by Scalvini on Frattesi and at the final whistle when Inter surrounded Manganiello. Among the many quotes reported by La Gazzetta is also a “They’re making us pay for it…”, a clear reference to what happened in the Derby d’Italia and which, according to the Nerazzurri side, still played an active role in what occurred weeks later.
In the post-match, the Nerazzurri officials had a meeting with the refereeing team**,** during which their complaints were upheld, particularly regarding the Frattesi penalty. Despite this and a long period spent in the bowels of the Meazza, Chivu’s side decided to retreat behind a media blackout and therefore did not allow any of their players to speak.