Celtic overcame Motherwell 4-0 on Boxing Day, however the hosts should have been awarded a penalty with the scoreline tied at 0-0.
That's according to The Ref's View, a podcast run by former SFA category-A referees Des Roache and Steve Conroy, who were asked about an incident involving Daizen Maeda during the game's first half.
"We feel this is a penalty," read a reply to the footage captured and shared on X (formerly Twitter).
We feel this is a penalty https://t.co/7ewRVg1LyF
— The Ref’s View (@TheRefsView) December 26, 2024
In the comment's replies, Celtic supporters appear divided on the situation – with some agreeing with The Ref's View, and others of the view Maeda ducked his head into the challenge.
During the same passage of play, Paulo Bernardo was ultimately penalised for a high foot when he played the ball at knee-height.
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Celtic went on to put four past Stuart Kettlewell's side without reply, with Arne Engels opening the scoring from the penalty spot during first half injury time.
From there, Maeda doubled the host's lead before Nicolas Kuhn and Reo Hatate both scored from range.
Results elsewhere meant the victory saw Celtic climb 12 points ahead of second-place Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
Celtic now play St Johnstone at Parkhead on Sunday, December 29, before travelling to Ibrox to face Rangers on January 2.
