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Furor over VAR decision now fuels anger in Scottish soccer's title race following England row
- A 99th-minute penalty from Kelechi Iheanacho secured a 3-2 victory for Celtic over Motherwell, keeping the title race alive ahead of Saturday's decisive match.
- Referee John Beaton awarded the spot kick after VAR official Andrew Dallas called him to the monitor for a handball by Sam Nicholson in the dying moments of a 2-2 draw.
- Hearts manager Derek McInnes branded the decision "disgusting," while former England striker Gary Lineker posted on X that it was "the worst VAR decision" he had ever seen.
- Celtic remains one point behind Hearts in the title race and must win on Saturday at Parkhead to secure their 14th title in 15 seasons.
- Hearts defeated Falkirk 3-0 in their recent match, maintaining pressure ahead of the final showdown at Parkhead where either team can clinch the Premiership title.
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For the first time in over four decades, the Scottish champion could not come from Glasgow. But until then, there is still a long way to go. When the title race turns towards Hearts on Wednesday, a VAR decision is made that makes everyone stunned. Celtic stays tuned.
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Furor over VAR decision now fuels anger in Scottish soccer's title race following England row
Just days after English soccer had what many said was its most controversial VAR call, Scotland said: Hold my beer. Two league title races are on a knife edge.
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