Daizen Maeda secures a unanimous Celtic penalty verdict, while VAR is subjected to a scathing investigation following a ‘clumsy’ Motherwell flashpoint..

Daizen Maeda receives a unanimous Celtic penalty verdict, while VAR is subjected to a stinging

investigation following a ‘clumsy’ Motherwell flashpoint. Celtic have been informed that they should have been awarded a penalty during the match against Motherwell, as Daizen Maeda was bundled over in the box. It would seem that Brendan Rodgers’ Scottish Premiership champions had secured their second goal of the afternoon at Fir Park, as the Japan international tapped the ball into the net under pressure from Stephen O’Donnell, with the score at 1-0. The Celtic players initially congratulated the wide man for the strike, while the winger appealed for a penalty kick amid Motherwell players’ protests to referee David Dickinson after the ball trickled into the goal off of Maeda’s arm. However, confusion ensued at Fir Park. Prior to the goal being chalked off, the whistler would be instructed by the VAR team to postpone play while the incident was investigated. However, no information was provided regarding the potential infraction on Maeda. When the incident was reported on BBC Sportscene, Michael Stewart, who was perplexed, promptly intervened: “It was always going to be a disallowed goal, but it’s a penalty kick.” I am unable to comprehend how this was granted at this time.

Daizen Maeda is proceeding in a direct manner. Stephen O’Donnell is attempting to position himself in front of him in order to secure the block, but he is unable to do so. Consequently, a bungled collision occurs. Misdemeanor. It is a penalty shot. It is as evident as day.”