Gasperini’s sarcastic response to Parma’s protests over late penalty: ‘Cuesta is right’
Gasperini’s sarcastic response to Parma’s protests over late penalty: ‘Cuesta is right’ Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini ironically responded to Parma’s protests over a late penalty in their Serie A meeting on Sunday: ‘Carlos Cuesta is right…’ Roma completed a stunning comeback in their latest Serie A match against Parma, securing a 3-2 win at the Stadio Tardini with two goals in stoppage time. Donyell Malen converted a spot kick at minute 101, allowing Roma to catch Milan in fourth with 67 points and just two rounds remaining. The late penalty for the Giallorossi infuriated Parma coach Cuesta, who demanded “respect” for the Gialloblu during his post-match interviews.
“I think what happened is obvious; the whole stadium and all of Italy saw it. Parma deserve respect,” the Spaniard told DAZ, as quoted by Gazzetta. Gasperini’s sarcastic response to Parma’s protests During his post-match press conference, Gasperini replied sarcastically: “There are the images; the whole of Italy will see them.
Cuesta is right. They all seem very clear to me,” said the Roma boss. “I understand the disappointment of losing in stoppage time.
They played with extraordinary spirit, and that’s good for the league. Winning for us is a great source of satisfaction. We had many chances, and Suzuki was outstanding.
The numbers speak for themselves, as do the incidents. It would have been a cruel blow to lose this match, so I understand the bitterness. ” PARMA, ITALY – MAY 10: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on pose for a team photograph prior to the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AS Roma at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 10, 2026 in Parma, Italy.