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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Aidan Macdonald

Brendan Rodgers 'disappointed' with officials for awarding Kilmarnock goal

Brendan Rodgers has criticised the match officials for awarding Kilmarnock a goal against Celtic.

The Scottish champions ran out 3-1 winners against Derek McInnes' men at Parkhead but the fixture contained more than one moment of VAR controversy.

Firstly, Reo Hatate appeared to be in an offside position when he received the ball in the build-up to Luis Palma's goal, however, this was not spotted by the video assistant officials.

Then in the second half, Greg Taylor looked to be fouled in the build-up to the visitors' goal but VAR did not overturn it.

And Rodgers made his feelings known at full-time. Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, he said: "I do not think it was a goal. In fairness to the referee, he has his back to play and does not see it.

"The ball gets switched but from the beginning of the move, the young Kilmarnock players has Greg in a hold position and before he swivels to go in behind he is brought to the floor.

"The referee did not see it, however, he has a fourth official and a VAR team that are assessing it. I am not sure where they were looking from.

"I hear they were looking from when the young guy played the ball out to their striker but the actual foul was before that.

"Low and behold the ball ends up in the space where Greg is not there so we were disappointed with that but it happens."

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