Hearts' McInnes rages at 'disgusting' Celtic penalty
Summary
Hearts’ head coach Derek McInnes criticized a late penalty awarded to Celtic in the 99th minute, which allowed Celtic to win 3-2 and keep their chance to win the Scottish Premiership title. The penalty decision was controversial because video review (VAR) showed the ball might have hit the player’s head, not his hand, but the referee still gave a penalty kick which Celtic scored.Key Facts
- Celtic scored a winning penalty in the 99th minute against Hearts.
- VAR official Andrew Dallas asked referee John Beaton to review the penalty on a pitchside monitor.
- Replays seemed to show the ball hit Hearts player Sam Nicholson’s head, not his hand.
- Derek McInnes called the penalty “disgusting” and said Hearts are “up against everybody.”
- The penalty allowed Celtic to keep their chance to win the title on the final day of the season.
- If Celtic had dropped points, Hearts could have lost by two goals and still become champions.
- Hearts must avoid defeat in their next match to win the league, which would be their first title since 1960.
- Former England player Gary Lineker also called it one of the worst VAR decisions he has seen.
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