Aberdeen has taken a strong stance against the VAR system in Scotland following a controversial decision that cost them a crucial goal in their match against Livingston. The club, no stranger to adversity this season, called out multiple questionable calls they have fallen victim to, pointing to incidents in the League Cup Final as well as games against Hibs and Rangers.
In a scathing critique posted on their official website, Aberdeen blasted the effectiveness of VAR in Scotland after a thorough examination uncovered major flaws in the system that led to the disallowed goal by Bojan Miovski. The club expressed their disappointment with the technology’s inability to accurately assess offside positions and highlighted the inconsistency in decision-making that has affected the fan experience.
Aberdeen’s statement also acknowledged the ongoing evaluation of VAR in Scottish football and pledged to collaborate with all interested parties to enhance the system. This bold stance from Aberdeen mirrors the growing discontent from other managers in the league, indicating a widespread unease over the reliability and fairness of refereeing decisions in Scottish football.
