Celtic found themselves in a controversial moment as a penalty was denied following a suspected handball by a St Johnstone defender on the goal line. Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervention upheld the decision, claiming no foul play as the ball deflected off the Saint player’s elbow. The gap between the players sparked debate—would you feel aggrieved if the call went the other way due to the distance, despite the hand’s involvement? This turn of events left Celtic leading 1-0.
In contrast, reflect on the handball call against Iwata during the Hearts match. Critics underline the player’s arm’s natural position, yet the inconsistency in rulings stands out starkly. Suggestions arose for the referee to reassess the situation, particularly if the player’s actions were deemed involuntary. However, the failure to seek a second opinion seemed perplexing.
Despite Kyogo’s scoring effort propelling Celtic ahead, additional goals were disallowed for offside—raising frustrations with the officials’ decisions.
