Celtic’s controversial penalty at Motherwell should not have been given, SFA rules
The Scottish Football Association ruled that Celtic's penalty awarded during their match against Motherwell was incorrect. This decision has significant implications for the title race, as it allowed Celtic to secure a crucial victory. The controversy surrounding the penalty has led to widespread backlash and criticism of the officiating.
- ▪Celtic was awarded a controversial penalty in stoppage time against Motherwell, which they converted to win 3-2.
- ▪The SFA's key match incident panel ruled that the penalty should not have been given, confirming the referee's initial decision was correct.
- ▪The decision has drawn significant criticism, with former players and managers labeling it as one of the worst VAR decisions.
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