REASON WHY GOAL WASN’T AWARDED DESPITE IT NOT BEING OFFSIDE HAS LEFT EVERYONE FURIOUS — SPFL RELEASES SHOCKING STATEMENT

1. The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has found itself at the centre of a growing storm after releasing a controversial statement explaining why a seemingly legitimate goal was not awarded, despite replays appearing to show no offside infringement.

The incident, which occurred during a high-profile league fixture, sparked immediate outrage among fans, pundits, and players alike. Television replays and still images circulating on social media appeared to clearly show the goalscorer level with — or even behind — the last defender at the moment the ball was played. Yet, after a VAR review, the goal was ruled out.

As frustration mounted, the SPFL issued an official explanation that only intensified the backlash. According to the league, the decision was based not on the final contact before the goal, but on an earlier phase of play, where officials deemed another player to have gained an “unfair positional advantage” under current interpretation of the offside law.

The statement stressed that the ruling was made “in accordance with existing protocols and guidance provided to match officials,” adding that VAR lines were drawn using the system available at the time. However, critics were quick to point out that the explanation appeared vague and failed to align with the visual evidence shown during the broadcast.

Former referees and analysts weighed in shortly after, questioning the consistency of offside interpretations and whether the technology is being applied uniformly across matches. Fans, meanwhile, accused the league of hiding behind technicalities rather than addressing what they believe was a clear officiating error.

Social media erupted with calls for greater transparency, with many demanding the release of the full VAR audio and clearer explanations of how decisions are reached. Several clubs have also privately expressed concerns about how similar rulings could impact results later in the season.

The controversy has reignited debate over VAR’s role in Scottish football, with growing pressure on the SPFL to review its processes and improve communication with supporters. For now, the disallowed goal remains a flashpoint — one that has left many questioning whether the system designed to deliver fairness is instead fueling confusion and anger.