Compare and contrast – no penalty to Celtic and a penalty awarded to Rangers

Celtic have written to the SFA to seek clarification over the awarding of the second-half penalty in Sunday’s Glasgow Derby. With Celtic 2-0 up, John Beaton was instructed by VAR to consult the monitor and after reviewing the footage he was shown, decided to give the spot kick, which James Tavernier duly scored from.

The penalty appeared to spark a revival for Rangers, who equalised before Celtic pulled ahead again only to be pegged back by a wonderful strike from Rabbi Matondo. Nevertheless, Celtic are in a good position in their pursuit for their third successive title.

The penalty decision will, however, remain a talking point as Celtic seek clarity over why the penalty was awarded. It is worth comparing and contrasting the decision from Beaton to reward Fabio Silva for going to ground with the penalty shout that was not upheld from Celtic earlier this season.