Dermot Gallagher delivers verdict on controversial Celtic VAR decision against Kilmarnock
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has backed the decision to disallow Kasper Høgh’s goal during Celtic’s 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock on Sunday.
The Danish striker thought he had ended his lengthy goalscoring drought after converting Benjamin Nygren’s pass in the first half at Celtic Park.
Referee John Beaton initially allowed the goal to stand, having waved play on following Mika Baur’s challenge on Greg Kiltie in the build-up.
However, VAR official Grant Irvine recommended an on-field review, with Beaton taking only a brief look at the monitor before overturning his original decision.
Speaking on Sky Sports News’ Ref Watch on Monday morning, Gallagher insisted the officials had reached the correct conclusion.
“Once you go back and see that, it’s always going to be disallowed because it’s a foul. You go back, you can’t unsee it,” he said on Ref Watch.
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