Celtic receive new VAR verdict after Kilmarnock penalty controversy as SFA issued three corrections

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Michael Stewart has told the SFA they got three things wrong in their assessment of Celtic 's late penalty awarded against Kilmarnock. ‌

Stuart Kettlewell fumed following the full-time whistle at Rugby Park after the ball struck Lewis Mayo’s arm after deflecting off team-mate Robbie Deas at close range. ‌

Referee John Beaton had initially waved for play with the Premiership clash poised at 1-1 in the final moments of the clash. ‌

However, Matthew MacDermid in the VAR room sent Beaton to review the flashpoint on the pitch-side monitor.

The man in the middle would point to the spot allowing Kelechi Iheanacho to win the showdown with the final kick of the game.

The SFA would release guidance on the incident after the game, reading: "The penalty was awarded for hand