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Hearts' McInnes rages at 'disgusting' Celtic penalty
TL;DR
Hearts' coach Derek McInnes criticized a 'disgusting' late penalty awarded to Celtic, which secured a dramatic 99th-minute win and kept the title race alive. The outcome means the Scottish Premiership title will be decided on the final day.
Key points
- Derek McInnes criticized a late penalty awarded to Celtic
- The penalty was given in the 99th minute of the match
- Celtic's win keeps the Scottish Premiership title race alive
- Hearts were leading 3-0 against Falkirk before the incident
- The title will be decided on the final day of the season
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Sam Nicholson was deemed to have handled the ball when he challenged Auston Trusty [PA Media]
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are "up against everybody" after a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race would go to a final-day decider on Saturday.
With league leaders Hearts cruising to a 3-0 win over Falkirk, the concession of a late equaliser at Motherwell looked like leaving Celtic three points back before Hearts go to Glasgow on Saturday.
However, deep into injury-time, VAR Andrew Dallas called referee John Beaton to the pitchside monitor after Motherwell's Sam Nicholson challenged for a high ball.
Replays seemed to show the ball hitting Nicholson's head, rather than his raised hand, but Beaton awarded a spot kick which Kelechi Iheanacho converted to snatch a 3-2 win.
Former England striker Gary Lineker wrote on X that it "might be the worst VAR decision I've seen... extraordinary given the significance" and McInnes fumed at the call afterwards.
- Draw at Celtic Park will earn Hearts title after Falkirk draw
- Controversial 99th-minute penalty keeps Celtic's title hopes alive
"When you heard Celtic had a 96th-minute penalty going to VAR, you just assume they get it," the incandescent Hearts head coach told Sky Sports.
"It's disgusting. We're up against it, we're up against everybody. I don't think it's a penalty. It's so poor and it looks as though [Celtic] have been given it. They have been very fortunate."
Q&A
What did Derek McInnes say about the penalty awarded to Celtic?
Derek McInnes described the penalty as 'disgusting' and expressed frustration over the late decision that impacted the title race.
How did the late penalty affect the Scottish Premiership title race?
The late penalty allowed Celtic to win, keeping them in contention for the title, which will now be decided on the final day.
What incident led to the penalty for Celtic in the match against Hearts?
The penalty was awarded after a challenge involving Motherwell's Sam Nicholson, which was reviewed by VAR before the referee made the call.