Poor VAR decision: Michael Stewart erupts during the Rangers’ VAR penalty against the Hibs.

Poor VAR decision: Michael Stewart erupts during the Rangers’ VAR penalty against the Hibs.

Furious Michael Stewart was shocked that Rangers had won a contentious VAR penalty against Hibs.

Referee It looked like Nectarios Triantis caught John Souttar with his arm as he jumped to head the ball inside the away box. But David Dickinson pointed to the spot after a video review.

Easter Road manager Nick Montgomery reacted angrily to the decision on the touchline. BBC pundit Stewart was as outraged.

David Marshall stopped James Tavernier from taking a stride forward. The ball was quickly bundled into the back of the net by Scott Wright.

Poor VAR decision: Michael Stewart erupts during the Rangers’ VAR penalty against the Hibs.

But the winger’s goal was disallowed for encroachment. His first league goal since May 2022. Both commentators and fans are perplexed. Stewart thinks that the law was followed. However, believes both choices were extremely severe.

He said, “It’s nonsense,” to BBC Sportsound. That is not a penalty kick, even if there was a collision and a coming together. Should you award penalty kicks for that? I mean, really, give up! Triantis has not been able to see the ball. He’s reversing course, lunging forward to attempt a header. Receiving a booking, and being awarded a penalty.

“That is really absurd. Should you consider that a penalty kick. When you’re playing football, you have to be aware of it. There is a chance that mishaps will occur and that people will suffer injuries. It’s not necessary for it to be a foul or for someone to be held accountable. A convergence occurs between two players. The man is attempting to head the ball.

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