Liam Donnelly ‘lucky’ to escape Celtic red card as reason VAR didn’t pick up on forgotten Kilmarnock flashpoint named

During Kilmarnock’s recent match against Celtic at Rugby Park, Liam Donnelly was cautioned after a contentious incident involving Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. As Kilmarnock tried to claw their way back into the game, which Celtic was leading 2-0, Donnelly aggressively pursued Schmeichel as the latter passed the ball to teammate Auston Trusty. Donnelly’s challenge, appearing close to an elbow on Schmeichel, sparked a heated reaction from both Schmeichel and Trusty, who confronted him immediately.

Referee Nick Walsh opted for a yellow card, a decision VAR upheld. Commentator Billy Dodds noted that Donnelly’s arm made contact post-kick, which could have led to a more severe punishment. Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes, however, focused on other aspects post-match, especially Celtic fans’ behavior during the Remembrance Day moment of silence, expressing disappointment over disruptions. The tension reflects the intensity of the game and the rivalry, as Kilmarnock faced a resilient Celtic side determined to maintain their winning form.

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