Last night, Kyogo Furuhashi found himself in a stroke of luck after a controversial foul on Aberdeen goalkeeper Ross Doohan. Despite the potentially dangerous collision, the Celtic star escaped punishment for the incident.
Former Scottish top-flight referee, Bobby Madden, believes Kyogo should have been shown a yellow card for the challenge that left Doohan on the ground. In a collision that appeared accidental, Kyogo’s knee made direct contact with Doohan’s face as he attempted to reach a through ball already in the keeper’s possession.
Although Doohan required medical attention, Kyogo took the time to check on him before the game continued. Despite awarding a free-kick, the referee chose not to further penalize Kyogo for the tackle.
Madden, known for sharing controversial match incidents on social media, posted a clip of the challenge on his Instagram story. He conducted a poll asking followers to vote on whether Kyogo deserved a card for the foul. The results showed a divide in opinion, with the majority of Celtic fans voting against a card and fans of Rangers or Aberdeen leaning towards a red card.
While Madden did not agree with those calling for a red card, he criticized Kyogo for his reckless actions and lack of consideration for Doohan’s safety. He believes Kyogo had an opportunity to avoid the collision altogether and should have shown more caution in his play.
