RANGER DENIED ‘BLATANT PENALTY’IN BIZARRE MOMENT VS HIBERNIAN,THE FOOTAGE IS WILD

Rangers secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hibernian thanks to Emmanuel Fernandez’s 35th-minute header – but the real story is the ABSOLUTE CHAOS surrounding a denied penalty that has sent Scottish football into meltdown!

The viral clip sweeping social media shows a “blatant” incident inside the Hibs box where a Rangers attacker is clearly fouled (or handballed – depending on who you ask), yet referee and VAR somehow waved play on. Hibs players even appeared to SURROUND the ref, almost BEGGING him to give it – but nothing! Fans are calling it “corrupt,” “biased,” and “an absolute embarrassment.” Even neutral supporters, including Celtic fans, are admitting: “That’s a penalty all day long!”

This isn’t just another refereeing mistake – this is the kind of wild decision that’s fueling conspiracy theories and demands for VAR to be scrapped entirely. Buckle up, because we’re diving deep into the madness that unfolded at Ibrox…

The Match: A Tense Battle at Ibrox

Rangers, under Danny Röhl, hosted fifth-placed Hibernian in a crucial Scottish Premiership clash. The Gers were looking to climb the table and close the gap on the leaders, while David Gray’s Hibs aimed to leapfrog them with a win.

The game was tight from the start. Rangers dominated possession, but Hibs’ defense – led by man-of-the-match Raphael Sallinger in goal – held firm. Then, in the 35th minute, Fernandez rose highest to glance home a header from a pinpoint cross, sending the home crowd wild. 1-0 Rangers!

But as the half wore on, the controversy erupted. In a frantic moment in the Hibs penalty area, [player name redacted for drama – but you know who], went down under challenge. The footage shows clear contact – arm across the body, impeding the run. Stonewall penalty? According to thousands online… YES!

Yet, the referee waved play on. No whistle. No VAR check. And here’s the kicker: Hibs players swarmed the official, gesturing wildly as if pleading for mercy. One clip even captures what looks like a Hibs star literally begging the ref not to award it! 😳

Rangers pushed for a second, with Youssef Chermiti and Mikey Moore causing problems, but Sallinger’s heroics kept it at 1-0. Full-time: Rangers 1-0 Hibs. Three points for the Gers, but at what cost? The talking point wasn’t the win – it was the “bizarre moment” that denied them a chance to kill the game off from the spot.

The Viral Footage: Why It’s Absolutely WILD

If you haven’t seen it yet, search for “Rangers denied blatant penalty vs Hibs” – it’s everywhere! The clip, slowed down frame by frame, shows:

• A Rangers forward bursting into the box.
• Clear contact from a Hibs defender – arm raised, blocking the path.
• The player goes down in a heap.
• Referee points for a goal kick?!
• Hibs players surround him, arms waving – one even appears to mouth “no pen!”

Overlaid graphics scream “DECISION CORRUPT” with a VAR logo crossed out. And the reactions? Explosive.

One viral post racked up hundreds of thousands of views: “HIBERNIAN HAD TO EVEN STEP UP AND BEGGED THE REFEREE 😂”

Quotes flying around:

• “Blatant pen. VAR absolute embarrassment.”
• “I’m a Celtic fan and that’s a penalty”
• “Typical bias”

This isn’t isolated. Scottish football has been plagued by VAR controversies all season – disallowed goals, wrongful penalties, you name it. But this one? It’s next level. Fans are comparing it to past scandals, like the League Cup final where Rangers were denied a spot-kick against Celtic, or handball decisions that swing games.

Fan Fury: Rangers Supporters (and Neutrals) Lose It

Rangers fans are LIVID. “How is this not given? VAR is killing the game!” one tweeted. Another: “Corruption at its finest. Even Hibs players knew it was a pen!”

But shockingly, it’s not just Gers fans. Celtic supporters, usually rivals, chimed in: “Even as a Hoops fan, that’s stonewall. Refs need sorted.”

Hibs fans? Crickets mostly – or defending the decision as “soft.” But deep down, they know lady luck smiled on them. David Gray post-match: Diplomatic as ever, praising his side’s resilience but avoiding the elephant in the room.

Social media exploded. Hashtags like #VARShambles and #RangersRobbed trended in Scotland. Pundits on Sky Sports and BBC were split – some calling it “a clear error,” others “50/50.” But the footage? It speaks for itself.

Why This Matters: Is Scottish Football Broken?

This incident highlights the bigger crisis in Scottish refereeing. VAR was introduced to eliminate errors, but it’s created more chaos. Remember earlier this season:

• Rangers denied legitimate goals.
• Wrongful penalties awarded to rivals.
• SFA panels admitting mistakes week after week.

Critics say inconsistency is rife – one handball is a pen, another isn’t. And when decisions go against the Old Firm (or in favor of underdogs), the bias cries get louder.

Rangers boss Danny Röhl stayed calm post-match: “We focus on the win, but questions need asked.” But behind the scenes? The club is reportedly furious, considering official complaints.

This could be the tipping point. Calls for goal-line tech expansion, independent VAR operators, or even ditching the system altogether are growing.

What Happens Next?

The SFA’s Key Match Incident panel will review this – expect fireworks. If they deem it wrong, heads could roll. More importantly, it fuels the title race fire. Rangers move up the table, but imagine if that pen was given – 2-0, game over.

Hibs escape with dignity intact, but questions linger over Sallinger’s 8.2 rating – hero or helped by refs?

One thing’s sure: This footage is WILD, and we haven’t heard the last of it. Scottish football drama at its peak! 🤯

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