In a recent Scottish Premiership match at Easter Road, Hibernian secured a 2-1 victory over Celtic, a result overshadowed by a controversial decision to disallow a goal by Celtic’s Daizen Maeda. The incident ignited a heated debate between pundits Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd during their post-match analysis.
The controversy arose when Maeda appeared to have equalized for Celtic, but the goal was ruled out after a VAR review determined the ball had gone out of play during the buildup. This decision left Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers seeking clarification, as he believed the goal should have stood. 
During the post-match analysis, Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd engaged in a spirited exchange over the VAR decision. Sutton criticized the officials, suggesting they “guessed” the ball was out of play without conclusive evidence. Boyd, while acknowledging the lack of clear footage, defended the officials’ decision, emphasizing the challenges they face in such situations. This debate highlighted the ongoing issues surrounding VAR’s implementation and its impact on the game’s integrity.
The disallowed goal proved pivotal, as Hibernian maintained their lead to hand Celtic a rare defeat. The match and its aftermath have intensified discussions about VAR’s role in Scottish football, with calls for improved technology and clearer guidelines to assist officials in making accurate decisions.
For a more in-depth analysis of the match and the contentious decision, you can watch the discussion featuring Sutton, Boyd, and James McFadden.
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