Video: Pundits discuss scandalous VAR decision that cost Celtic | OneFootball

Celtic thrashed Aberdeen on Tuesday evening to open a 16 point gap over Rangers, who are currently away to Kilmarnock. The Scottish Champions bounced back from a rare domestic defeat to win 5-1 against the visitors from Pittodrie.

The defeat at Easter Road became a minor disappointment after Rangers lost to St Mirren to end Philippe Clement’s bizarre reign at the club. The major talking point from the defeat in Edinburgh was a refereeing decision that cost Celtic at least a point.

Deep into the second half, Celtic thought they had equalised with Daizen Maeda. Arne Engels slipped the ball towards Alistair Johnston who hit the byline before firing the ball back into the box, which was turned in by Maeda. The goal was given by referee Steven McLean with the linesman indicating that the goal was good.

The VAR, Alan Muir, took a guess and told McLean that the goal should not stand. This was against the rules stating that it must be a factual basis for overturning, eg the lines being drawn. Premier Sports’ Scottish Football Social Club discussed the decision with Alan Hutton, Michael Stewart and Darrell Currie all discussing the controversial call.