Reo Hatate made it 4-0 with a slotted finish. Once again, Celtic pushed forward with intent and the stand-in right back is relishing his new role. Callum McGregor clipped the ball into Hatate’s path, who sized up whether to pass or shoot before firing the ball beyond Parish.
The linesman put his flag up to rule the goal out but Kevin Clancy consulted VAR and they told him that no offence had been committed. Accordingly, Hatate is now competing with his fellow countryman for a hat-trick.
Celtic 4 St Johnstone 0 pic.twitter.com/DAETbK0e60
— Jungle Lover. (@kirkwallkid) December 24, 2022
The length of this check :))) pic.twitter.com/NWWuobzuzJ
— Stand up for Celtic (@StandForCeltic) December 24, 2022
The linesman was not even in line and is incompetent (or a cheat).
It was a good goal with no need for VAR.
We had another controversial decision with that same linesman a few weeks ago and its very easy to give Celtic the call in their favour when they are already 3 goals in front.