In a thrilling showdown at Parkhead on Saturday, Celtic and Aberdeen battled it out to a dramatic draw, much to the disappointment of Brendan Rodgers’ side. The match saw both teams with perfect records going into the game, setting high expectations that were met with intense action.
As the fearless Aberdeen side led by Jimmy Thelin secured a crucial point against Celtic, the match turned out to be a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams. Despite Celtic cruising at the break, a shaky defensive display in the second half cost them dearly, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw.
The real drama unfolded in the second half with two significant VAR calls made, leaving fans and pundits perplexed. One call in particular, involving an early disallowed Aberdeen goal, left many questions unanswered. Michael Stewart, analyzing the match on the Scottish Football Podcast, raised doubts about the decision, questioning whether Kyogo Furuhashi’s touch had crossed the line before Duk’s accidental handball.
The handball rule before scoring was hotly debated, with recent changes clarifying that accidental handball leading to a goal would be ruled out immediately. Stewart’s inquiries revolved around the sequence of events leading up to the goal, emphasizing the importance of determining whether the ball had crossed the line before Duk’s involvement.
With Celtic’s defensive vulnerabilities exposed against Aberdeen, Rodgers will be looking to rectify their shortcomings ahead of their upcoming Champions League campaign. The crushing defeat to Borussia Dortmund still stings, and a strong performance against Europa League champions Atalanta will be crucial for Celtic to bounce back.
