SFA Panel Affirms Disallowed Celtic Goal Decision Amid Controversy

Celtic has faced significant controversy surrounding a disallowed goal by Daizen Maeda during their recent match against Hibernian, which ended in a 2-1 defeat. The goal was ruled out by VAR, which claimed the ball had gone out of play before the cross was made, a decision that has drawn widespread criticism for lacking conclusive evidence. Brendan Rodgers, Celtic's manager, expressed frustration over the reliance on a single camera angle that did not definitively prove the ball was out, suggesting that the VAR officials might have guessed rather than made a clear call. Former Rangers player Neil McCann also supported the notion that the on-field decision should have stood, stating that without clear evidence, the officials on the field should be backed up. The Scottish FA's KMI Panel is set to review this and other Celtic-related decisions, as the club continues to grapple with perceived inconsistencies in officiating. Fans and pundits alike are calling for better clarity and technology to avoid such contentious situations in the future.