Ally McCoist did not mince words when discussing the decision to disallow Abdallah Sima’s goal in the Scottish Cup Final, labeling it as ‘scandalous’. An emotional McCoist let his frustration show during a fiery tirade on talkSPORT, where he criticized the incompetence of the match officials at Hampden. Venting his outrage, McCoist described the handling of the showpiece against Celtic as ‘nothing short of ridiculous’, highlighting what he perceived as embarrassing officiating.
The former Ibrox hero was particularly incensed by the ruling to cancel the goal due to a alleged shove, arguing that while there may have been minimal contact, a penalty should have been awarded if the VAR room had reviewed the play just a few seconds more. McCoist’s passionate critique of the officiating struck a chord with many fans and pundits alike, as the controversy surrounding the final decision continued to dominate post-match discussions.
Despite the contentious call, Celtic ultimately emerged victorious with a dramatic last-minute goal from Adam Idah, sending the green and white contingent into a state of euphoria. The goal secured a league and cup double for the Hoops, adding to the already heated debate surrounding the events of the Cup Final and further fueling the ongoing conversation around the standards of officiating in Scottish football.
