Why were Livingston denied ‘clear, clear penalty’ against Rangers?

David Martindale, manager of Livingston, has questioned why his side were denied “a clear, clear penalty” for their defeat at Ibrox and why the VAR officials did not arrange for the referee to be called in to the monitor to review the incident.

The visitors are currently at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership with just one victory in this campaign, thanks to Mohamed Diomande’s late goal, who ultimately won the three points.

When Tete Yengi outstripped the defense and slotted under Jack Butland after falling early on Emmanuel Fernandez’s header, Martindale’s side equalised.

Although Yengi’s – admittedly tame – effort struck Fernandez’s arm in the box minutes later, referee Ross Hardie was not asked to review it.

Yengi had a fantastic chance to score a quick-fire second for Livingston midway through the first half.

The Australian’s strike clearly struck Fernandez’ arm and went off target with Jack Butland exposed inside the Rangers penalty area.

Referee Hardie was not asked to review the incident by the VAR officials and did not give a penalty at the time.

Martindale continued, “It’s going on target, could be a goal.” “I don’t understand why we don’t receive a penalty,” she said.

“I am aware that if that occurs in Livingston, it will go against us.” I am completely aware that we are facing repercussions. That’s a really disappointing part of that, then.

It was not deemed a punishable hand ball because of Fernandez’s proximity to Yengi and the Rangers defender’s position in the arm.

However, Fernandez’s arm appeared to be moving toward the ball in the replays, which contributed significantly to Livingston’s anger.

Add to that the fact that Hardie was not even asked to observe the incident, which made things even worse.

Martindale remarked, “I have not had an explanation. Although I contend that his arm is not in a natural position, he makes a movement toward the ball and the ball hits the target.

It’s disappointing when we spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on technology to get important decisions right in games.

Willie Collum apologizing to the following club this week because it was an absolute shocker.

Richard Foster, a former Rangers defender, said, “His arm is tucked in.” Although it is not extended at all, I’m not sure if it is.

They are “quite lucky,” I say, “having seen it again.” That is a penalty, in my opinion.