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Mark Pirie

Kevin Clancy dealt scathing Celtic penalty verdict as 'farcical' Efe Ambrose VAR check sparks united pundit voice

Fuming Richard Foster has branded Celtic's opening goal against Morton "farcical" after Efe Ambrose was punished for a handball following a controversial VAR check.

The Championship side enjoyed a bright start to the Scottish Cup showdown but fell behind after VAR alerted ref Kevin Clancy to a possible handball by former Hoops defender Ambrose. There seemed little the Nigerian could do as the ball deflected off of Jack Baird's boot on to his hand from close range from Liel Abada's shot, but Clancy pointed to the spot and Aaron Mooy converted from 12 yards to send Ange Postecoglou's team on their way to a 5-0 demolition job.

The decision infuriated Morton boss Dougie Imrie who claimed the interference from the technology changed the game, and the Sportscene panel stood in agreement with the raging manager. Former Rangers defender Foster put the blame on Clancy for agreeing with Craig Napier in the VAR room after being sent to the monitor.

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