VAR Review: Celtic handball goal, Hibs penalty at Ibrox and other Scottish football decisions analyzed
Sky Sports' VAR review covers the most controversial and impactful refereeing decisions from the recent matchweek across the Scottish Premiership, League Cup, and Scottish Cup. Headline moments include a Celtic goal that stood despite claims of a handball in the build-up, and a penalty awarded to Hibernian during their visit to Ibrox. Additional decisions from other fixtures are also analyzed, with experts breaking down whether the correct calls were made based on the laws of the game and VAR protocol.
Read the full story at skysports.comWeekly VAR reviews have become an essential part of the Scottish football conversation, shining a light on how the technology is interpreting subjective moments like handballs and penalties. The decisions involving Celtic and Hibernian both sit at the contentious end of the scale — handball interpretations in particular remain one of the most debated areas of the game's rulebook, and how officials handle these moments directly shapes title races and cup runs. For supporters and clubs on the wrong end of a marginal call, the review serves as both consolation and frustration, while highlighting the ongoing tension between consistency and the spirit of the law.
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