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Celtic Reach League Cup Final as Rangers Demand Explanation Over Trusty Booking

SFA refereeing chief Willie Collum will give a public rationale on his monthly VAR Review later this month.

Overview

  • Celtic beat Rangers 3-1 after extra time at Hampden to advance to the Scottish League Cup final against St Mirren on December 14.
  • The flashpoint saw Auston Trusty booked after his boot caught goalkeeper Jack Butland’s head, a decision VAR reviewed and upheld as a yellow.
  • Rangers have contacted the SFA seeking clarity on why Trusty was not sent off, with Collum set to address the incident during the upcoming international break.
  • Other key calls included Thelo Aasgaard’s straight red for a high challenge on Anthony Ralston and a late handball against Ralston that allowed James Tavernier to force extra time from the spot.
  • Pundits largely agreed Aasgaard’s dismissal was correct and many deemed Trusty fortunate, as Tavernier and Ally McCoist questioned consistency while manager Danny Rohl declined to criticise the referee.