One key moment completely changed the course of the game: the sending-off of Pierre Kalulu in the 42nd minute, which sparked outrage from Juve.
Just before halftime, the French full-back received a second yellow card for a foul on Alessandro Bastoni. The problem: replays showed that Kalulu didn't actually make contact with the Inter defender.
The decision so outraged Juve GM Damien Comolli that La Gazzetta dello Sport it took the intervention of coach Luciano Spalletti to stop the Frenchman from losing his temper completely with referee Federico La Penna at halftime.
La Penna has since admitted his error, while Rocchi said this morning: "We are deeply sorry about this incident. La Penna is mortified, and we understand that, but I must tell you the truth: he wasn't the only one to make a mistake, because yesterday there was a blatant dive. The latest in a long series in a league where they try to harm us by any means necessary."
He also stated, “The coaches have never helped us, they’ve even embarrassed us. In the end, we’re everyone’s last resort. We’re perfectly capable of taking responsibility when we make a mistake, and yet no one defends us.
"Let me tell you more: what saddens me is that we’re the only ones admitting our mistakes. If it’s always referee Rocchi’s fault? Fine. I think it’s time someone took a good look at themselves.”