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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kieran Jackson

‘Worst VAR decision ever’: Hearts rage at ‘disgusting’ Celtic penalty call which keeps title race alive

Motherwell midfielder Sam Nicholson was penalised for handball in the dying seconds against Celtic - (PA)

Hearts boss Derek McInnes slammed a “disgusting” late penalty awarded to Celtic on Wednesday night – which stretched a dramatic Scottish Premiership title race to the final day.

Hearts, eyeing their first title in 66 years, had one hand on the trophy after their 3-0 win over Falkirk, with Celtic drawing 2-2 away at Motherwell. If it ended that way, Celtic would have needed to win by three goals or more in their final day showdown on Saturday to win the title.

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