Celtic fans are all saying the same thing as Hearts penalty footage re-analysed

Celtic fans were all saying the same thing after two controversial penalty incidents in their 1-0 win over Hearts on Saturday. Liam Scales, 26, originally... The post Celtic fans are all saying the same thing as Hearts penalty footage re-analysed appeared first on Football Insider.

Sep 15, 2024 - 07:00

Celtic fans are all saying the same thing as Hearts penalty footage re-analysed

Celtic fans were all saying the same thing after two controversial penalty incidents in their 1-0 win over Hearts on Saturday.

Liam Scales, 26, originally conceded a penalty after handling the ball in the area but after a lengthy VAR check, referee Colin Steven overturned the on-field decision.

Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland found himself free in the box, heading towards goal before it struck Scales on his hand.

After some time at the VAR screen, the referee adjudged the ball struck Shankland on the arm first, and Celtic got a drop ball.

Ironically, it was a similar incident that opened the scoring, record signing Arne Engels bagging his first Celtic goal from the spot following a handball from Hearts midfielder James Penrice.

Fellow new boy Luke McCowan then doubled their lead in the 90th miunte, finding the top-left corner with a well placed shot from the edge of the box.

Celtic remain top of the league, winning all five of their opening Scottish Premier League games without conceding a goal.

Celtic fans unhappy with Liam Scales

Scales has started all of Celtic’s games so far this season, fighting off competition from new signing Auston Trusty who joined on transfer deadline day for £5million.

Celtic fans flocked to social media to debate about the two controversial decisions that ended up deciding the game.

Liam Scales when he’s in danger: pic.twitter.com/LqeZXcWnmx— Bricky???? (@Bricky67_) September 14, 2024

They’re all foaming at the mouth trying to stir up their usual cos we got a penalty through VAR and the diets didn’t…always very vocal about it when Celtic benefit ya mugs ????????— Chris (@conceptcanvases) September 14, 2024

This is never a penalty but when you consider that penalty hearts got for nothing after VAR check last season at Tynecastle it makes the blood boil. pic.twitter.com/elhNXi3Ym9— Michael Celtic (@MichaelCeltic18) September 14, 2024

I don’t think either penalty claim should be given for hearts or Celtic. But I said after Hearts were denied the penalty against Rangers the SFA need to be consistent. Goes to show you that isn’t going to happen against the OF.— M (@muzzirenti90) September 14, 2024

I think the Celtic penalty is a penalty: however, it’s exactly the same as the one Hearts didn’t get at home to Rangers so where’s the consistency in decisions? Beyond a joke now. 2 teams refereed differently to all the rest.— David Wilkinson (@DavidWilkinson8) September 14, 2024

Arne Engels puts himself forward to take a penalty on his first Celtic start and coolly slots it home. Love to see that mentality.— John McGinley (@jhnmcgnly) September 14, 2024

Brilliant penalty. Well done wee man. Right Celtic. Finger oot ????— Donzo (@Donzothetim) September 14, 2024

Celtic can count themselves very lucky there. Could easily have been a non penalty. Sometime you get the decisions, sometimes you don't. We move on!— Kaka May (@kakamay88) September 14, 2024

That is a penalty!— Rab (@CelticDa) September 14, 2024

Celtic players struggling to find each other at times this afternoon . Kyogo had a great chance early on, but managed to miss. Engels hitting the post.

Hearts penalty scare ruled out by VAR. Celtic need to find their rhythm in the 2nd half.— Craig (@CraigCelt) September 14, 2024

In other news, Callum McGregor: ‘I thought his legs had gone’ – McAvennie.

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