Premier Sports pundits believe Celtic were fortunate not to be reduced to ten men during their clash at Hampden following Thelo Aasgaard’s red card for Rangers.
Danny Röhl’s side had already gone behind to Johnny Kenny’s front-post header from Arne Engels’ corner before things worsened with Aasgaard’s dismissal for a high tackle on Anthony Ralston, his studs catching the Celtic defender on the upper thigh.
Another controversial moment came when Jack Butland was struck on the head by Auston Trusty after the Rangers keeper rushed out to collect a loose ball from a set-piece.
At half-time, Neil Lennon told Premier Sports:
“It could have been a red. Totally unnecessary. Celtic are maybe lucky not to be down to ten themselves. Jack’s always favourite to get the ball — it’s not smart from Trusty. There’s no real force, but that’s not the point. VAR looked at it and didn’t think it was red, but he’s definitely lucky.”
Rangers legend Steven Davis agreed, adding:
“For me, it’s a red card. It’s a really foolish challenge. Celtic were in control and he’s handed the referee a decision to make — he leaves his foot in when he could’ve pulled out.”
BBC Radio Scotland’s Billy Dodds also weighed in, saying:
“That’s madness when you’re already a man up. He’s lucky to stay on the pitch.”
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