Celtic Football Club has formally written to the Scottish FA to request clarification over the decision to award theRangers a penalty in Sunday’s Glasgow Derby. The Scottish Champions left Ibrox with a draw but the game turned when James Tavernier was given the chance to score from the spot after VAR decided to intervene in John Beaton’s call to book Fabio Silva for diving in the Celtic box.
As reported by Record Sport, Celtic have written to the SFA over their concerns about the decision making in the Glasgow Derby.
A club spokesperson confirmed that they had made representations to the SFA, which refers to the decision to reward Silva for diving.
“The club has been in correspondence with the Scottish FA regarding the VAR process throughout the season, and has also played an active part in the SPFL working group which is seeking to work with the Scottish FA to improve standards for all clubs. We have raised our further concerns regarding the VAR process in the match with the Scottish FA and await a response.”
