Dundee have raised concerns with referee authorities over two contentious incidents from their recent defeat to Celtic, as disclosed by The Courier. The team suffered a 2-0 loss at Celtic Park, with goals from Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels sealing the victory for the hosts.
Dundee officials argue that Mo Sylla was fouled just before Engels scored the second goal, with a possible shirt pull missed by referee Ross Hardie. Additionally, they contend that Liam Scales escaped a handball penalty following a VAR review.
The club has submitted additional footage of these incidents to the SFA’s Key Incident Review Panel for scrutiny in the upcoming week. Manager Tony Docherty expressed dissatisfaction with the decisions, particularly questioning the penalty call, citing a perceived prior foul on Sylla and a touch by Antonio Portales on the ball.
Despite the setbacks, Docherty praised his team’s performance against Celtic, emphasizing their hard work and commitment. He commended their resilience and organization in facing a formidable opponent, highlighting their efforts in executing the game plan.
Looking ahead, Celtic prepares for their Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Aberdeen, with both teams currently vying for the top spot in the Scottish Premiership.
