Summary
In a match between Celtic and Sporting Braga, a Celtic goal by Kelechi Iheanacho was disallowed following a VAR review for a handball, though replays suggested the ball hit his face. Despite some strong saves by Braga's goalkeeper, mistakes by Celtic, including a goalkeeping error from Kasper Schmeichel and another defensive mishap, contributed to their defeat. This was the fifth match this season in which Celtic failed to score.
Key Facts
- Celtic played a match against Sporting Braga and lost.
- A goal by Celtic's Kelechi Iheanacho was disallowed after a VAR review for what was deemed a handball.
- Replays suggested the ball hit Iheanacho's face, not his hand.
- Braga's goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek made several excellent saves during the game.
- Kasper Schmeichel, Celtic's goalkeeper, made an error that led to Braga's first goal.
- Celtic's Dane Murray had an attempted clearance result in an own goal.
- Celtic has failed to score in five out of twelve games this season, matching the total number from all of last season.
- Brendan Rodgers, Celtic's manager, was unsure about the VAR decision and criticized the officials' verdict.
