Rangers in a state of disbelieve after a penalty call vs Kilmarnock…Celtic and Aberdeen stays top

Rangers in a state of disbelieve after a penalty call vs Kilmarnock…Celtic and Aberdeen stays top

Rangers were not close to their best yesterday afternoon when they fell to defeat to Kilmarnock.

It was a disappointing display from Philippe Clement’s side who were beaten by a late Marley Watkins goal after the attacker had gotten the better of John Souttar.

he performance from the Light Blues left a lot to be desired and it seemed clear that there would only be one winner at Rugby Park after the likes of Cyriel Dessers missed big chances for the visitors.

Clement has questions to answer now with supporters rightly debating his future as his side sit six points back in third spot in the Scottish Premiership.

There were moments in Ayrshire where Gers looked dangerous and they did miss their opportunities but the showing was not good enough.

And while they had their chances in front of goal, an incident in the first-half did provide a talking point and threw up VAR questions about a possible penalty to the away club.

Jefte had found himself in an advanced position from left-back as he took aim with his right-peg from inside the box only for the ball to cannon off Robbie Deas’ boot and then onto his arm.

Jefte’s shot came off the foot and then the arm of Kilmarnock’s defender

Fans behind the goal appealed for a spot-kick but nothing was forthcoming.

And even after VAR had a check, it was deemed no foul and play continued.

Sky Sports’ Ref Watch with retired whistler Dermot Gallagher also had a look at the incident and the panel acknowledged that the on-field decision was the correct one.

Rangers lost to Kilmarnock to remain six points behind league leaders

Sky’s host Rob Wotton put the question to the ref about Gers supporters claiming for a penalty, but he was quick to shut it down.

“Was it handball? It flies up off his body, if you watch. It comes off his body and strikes the bottom of his arm.

“So, not handball.”