Giorgos Giakoumakis spurned the chance to win Celtic’s game against Livi on Saturday. The Greek centre forward took the ball after Kyogo was slapped by Ayo Obileye. The striker, who started ahead of Kyogo, had a quiet game and was obviously hoping to seal the three points himself – despite Josip Juranovic appearing to be the penalty taker.
As you will know, Max Stryjek got down well and managed to save the tame effort from Celtic’s No.7. However, photos appear to suggest that Celtic should have had a reprieve as Stryjek was off his line. Rules state that the defending goalkeeper must remain on the line else a retake will be rewarded.
Bobby Madden was referee and he had no problem doing this to Motherwell’s Liam Kelly against St Mirren in the midweek. Secondly, the Livi defender enters the box before Giakoumakis hits the ball. Which is also an offence and would’ve merited a retake.
Ultimately, Celtic weren’t clinical enough across the piece and didn’t create enough. However, fans are frustrated in retrospect when decisions like this are missed and it results in crucial points being dropped.
Celtic face Ferencvaros on Thursday before a trip to Dens Park next Sunday.