Ref Watch: How did VAR’s Scottish Premiership debut go?

Dermot Gallagher dissects the refereeing flashpoints from the first weekend of VAR in the Scottish Premiership, including all the drama from Celtic’s 4-3 win at Hearts.

Hearts 3-4 Celtic

INCIDENT: Anthony Ralston’s goal was disallowed for a foul in the build-up.

VERDICT: Right decision

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DERMOT SAYS: The referee gives a foul early before the goal. If you watch the replay you can see the referee whistle long before the ball goes in. People are saying it wasn’t offside, but he’s not blowing for that, and that’s why it didn’t get checked.

INCIDENT: Celtic appealed for a penalty when the ball hit Michael Smith’s arm in the box but, after a VAR check, it was rejected.