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Martin McMillan

'Can't believe it' - Stunned pundit reacts as Scotland penalty overturned by VAR

Ben Gannon-Doak looked to have won a penalty for Scotland but it was overturned (Image: PA)

James McFadden was left stunned after Scotland had a penalty award overturned by VAR in the Nations League match against North Macedonia.

The co-commentator had been certain that Ben Gannon-Doak was fouled in the second half of the match in Skopje.

Referee Francois Letexier had immediately pointed to the spot after Gannon-Doak tumbled in the box from a Matej Gashtarov.

However, he was called to review the decision at the pitchside monitor by Bram van Driessche on VAR. Letexier then overtuned his call and awarded a free-kick to the hosts.

Replays appeared to show Gannon-Doak stepped on Gashtarov's foot as he surged into the penalty box - but McFadden reckons the defender had already clipped him.

"I mean, he clips his knee. He clips his left knee, right there," said McFadden who firmly expected a spot-kick to be awarded.

"From there it looks like he clips his leg. He is running at full speed Gannon-Doak.

"The last angle it did look like there was less. But I did think there's a little nick on Gannon-Doak's left leg which is enough to put him off his stride.

"I can't quite believe it."

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