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Madden delivers verdict on Rangers vs Celtic penalty appeal
Bobby Madden has credited Don Robertson for making a “great call” as Rangers’ appeals for a penalty against Celtic were waved away.
Ibrox players had screamed for a possible spot-kick when Youssef Chermiti’s strike struck Auston Trusty in the box in the first-half of the Scottish Cup tie.
Co-commentators Neil Lennon and Alan Hutton had both thought it was a stick-on penalty from first viewing, with Trusty’s left arm outstretched as he slid in to block the shot.
However, the pair then unanimously agreed ref Robertson had called it correctly in allowing play to continue with replays showing the ball his Trusty on his right arm.
The Celtic defender had his right arm tucked in to his side, and Madden backed the decision not to punish Trusty even if the ball did his his arm.
The former top-flight ref in Scotland explained that the call was correct as the ball struck Tursty’s right arm. However, had the ball hit his left arm then it would have been a penalty.
Wading into the debate on Instagram, Madden commented: “Great call that.
“All commentators thought penalty live.
“Had it hit the left arm it would have been a penalty as that was away from the body and would have prevented the ball going towards goal.”
Bobby Madden, a former top-flight referee in Scotland, has delivered his verdict on the Rangers vs Celtic penalty appeal. Madden credited Don Robertson for making a “great call” as Rangers’ appeals for a penalty against Celtic were waved away. The controversy surrounded Auston Trusty’s block of Youssef Chermiti’s strike, which Rangers felt should have been a penalty.
Madden explained that the decision was correct as the ball struck Trusty’s right arm, which was tucked into his body. However, he noted that if the ball had hit Trusty’s left arm, which was outstretched, it would have been a penalty ¹.
*Key Points from Madden’s Verdict:*
– _Trusty’s Right Arm_: Madden believed the ball hitting Trusty’s right arm was not a penalty as it was tucked into his body.
– _Left Arm Consideration_: If the ball had hit Trusty’s left arm, which was outstretched, Madden would have considered it a penalty.
– _Correct Decision_: Madden backed the referee’s decision, calling it a “great call”.
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GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Fans invaded the field and clashed after Celtic beat Rangers in a penalty shootout in the Scottish Cup quarterfinals on Sunday.
Supporters from both teams ran down from the stands at Ibrox with flares thrown and several altercations before the situation was brought under control.
Celtic won the shootout 4-2 to advance to the semifinals after the game ended 0-0. Tomas Cvancara’s winning spot kick sparked wild celebrations from the away fans, with some running onto the field.
Hundreds of Rangers fans then followed on, with missiles thrown and police and stewards having to form a barrier to restore order.
“Nobody wants to see this in football,” Rangers manager Danny Rohl told Premier Sports.
“It’s unfortunate. Hopefully it doesn’t dilute the performance,” Celtic manager Martin O’Neill added.
The Scottish Football Association said it had launched an investigation into the incident.
“The Scottish FA condemns the behaviour from supporters entering the field of play,” the governing body said in a statement, adding that ”an investigation will be carried out immediately.”
The rivalry between Rangers and Celtic is among the fiercest in the sport, with the Glasgow giants long-dominating in Scottish soccer. But this season has seen Hearts lead the way in the Scottish league, leaving Rangers and Celtic playing catch-up.
“Old Firm games, they are explosive games. They always have been. That’s maybe one of the reasons why the derby is one of the best in the world,” O’Neill said.
