Rangers manager Philippe Clement expressed his outrage towards the officiating team, specifically VAR official Alan Muir, after his team’s loss to Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup Final. He was particularly upset over a penalty decision he believed should have gone in Rangers’ favor, ultimately impacting the outcome of the match.
Despite a 3-3 draw in regulation and extra time, Celtic emerged victorious in a penalty shootout. However, Clement emphasized a pivotal moment involving Vaclav Cerny near the end of the game that went unnoticed by the officials.
Cerny was allegedly fouled by Celtic’s Liam Scales in the penalty box, but the referee did not intervene and VAR did not recommend a review. This left Clement and his players frustrated and disappointed.
In a post-match interview, Clement vented his frustration, highlighting the lack of communication between the referees and VAR in crucial game-deciding situations. He urged for a thorough investigation into the incident to ensure fairness and transparency in the game.
Despite the controversy, the match itself was engaging, with both teams displaying determination and skill. Goals from Bajrami, Diomande, and Danilo for Rangers, and Taylor, Maeda, and Kuhn for Celtic, made it an exciting six-goal thriller.
In the end, it was Schmeichel’s heroics in the penalty shootout that sealed the win for Celtic, with Maeda securing the victory.
