Following the release of the latest VAR Review Show, the audio has been unveiled of the controversial decision that led to Celtic’s goal against Hibs at Easter Road being wrongly disallowed.
The Scottish FA’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel has acknowledged that VAR should not have intervened, and the goal should have stood. Despite on-field referee Steven McLean awarding the goal, VAR official Alan Muir overruled the decision, claiming the ball had gone out of play. Post-match, Brendan Rodgers expressed his anger, accusing the officials of making a “guess” rather than a definitive call.
The full transcript of the VAR conversation reveals the lack of conclusive evidence supporting the decision to disallow the goal. Despite multiple angles being inconclusive, VAR ultimately overturned the on-field decision. SFA Head of Referees Willie Collum has since admitted that VAR got it wrong and should have supported the original decision made by the on-field officials.
This latest VAR error has added to the frustration surrounding the technology in Scotland, with many feeling that Celtic were once again disadvantaged by a major refereeing mistake. Despite the acknowledgment of the error, it has done little to change the outcome of the match, leaving fans disappointed in the VAR system.
