SFA Confirms VAR Error in Rangers Match

Stafford Rangers faced a controversial defeat against Wythenshawe Amateurs, losing 2-1 after taking an early lead. The match was marred by contentious officiating, particularly a decision by referee Daniel McDonald to call back a play where a foul had occurred, leading to frustration for Rangers' manager, who expressed pride in his team's performance despite the loss. Meanwhile, in Scottish football, an independent VAR review panel concluded that Rangers were unfairly denied a penalty during their match against St Johnstone due to a shirt pull by the opposing player, with both the referee and VAR being deemed at fault in what’s termed a 'double red' incident. The review panel unanimously agreed that the on-field decision was incorrect, asserting that VAR should have intervened to recommend a review. The panel also confirmed several correct decisions regarding penalties and offside calls during the weekend's matches. This latest ruling adds to the ongoing debate surrounding VAR's effectiveness in football officiating.