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VAR Non-Intervention on Araujo Tackle Draws Criticism After Celtic’s 4-0 Win

The first-half lunge drew only a yellow card with no VAR review or official explanation.

Overview

  • Referee Nick Walsh booked Julian Araujo for a late first-half challenge on Dundee United’s Will Ferry at Parkhead.
  • VAR officials Andrew Dallas and assistant Gavin Duncan at Clydesdale House did not recommend an on-field review or a red card.
  • Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin called the tackle out of control and said Ferry was caught high on the ankle and took a sore one.
  • Former referees Des Roache and Steve Conroy described it as as clear a red as you will see and criticised the VAR decision and SFA appointments.
  • Celtic won 4-0 in Martin O’Neill’s first match of his third interim spell, and the caution remains in place with no disciplinary follow-up reported.