Rangers were awarded a controversial penalty against Hibernian after a VAR review, with the decision explained by a new angle showing Vanja Dragojevic watching the ball as he tangled with Jason Kerr. The Ibrox clash was goalless when VAR flagged the incident in the box, leading referee Don Robertson to award a spot kick, which Josh Campbell converted, securing a 2-1 win for Hibs.
Ex-Referee and Pundits Weigh In
Speaking to Premier Sports, Alan Hutton called the decision "soft" but noted Dragojevic was not looking at the ball. Tony Docherty echoed this, saying the officials were "being quite pedantic." Former Rangers player Andy Halliday expressed hope this wouldn't set a precedent for penalties from corners, while Scott Brown criticized Dragojevic's marking, stating he didn't think it was a penalty.
VAR Blamed for the Call
Referees Steve Conroy and Des Roache, posting on The Ref's View podcast X account, blamed VAR for the decision, calling it "absolutely incredible" and suggesting both players were at fault. The incident has sparked debate over the consistency of penalty decisions this season.
