Tomas Cvancara delivers a decisive penalty as a key video assistant referee decision propels second-placed Celtic to a 3-1 comeback victory against Motherwell. The Czech forward, fresh from his Scottish Cup heroics, strikes in the 72nd minute following Emmanuel Longelo’s dismissal for a foul on Daizen Maeda.
VAR Intervention Shifts Momentum
Referee John Beaton initially awards a goal kick, but VAR official Kevin Clancy prompts a monitor review. The prolonged check overturns the call, awarding Celtic the penalty and transforming the match.
First-Half Action
Both teams score early through intense high pressing. Motherwell takes the lead via Elijah Just, but Yang Hyun-jun responds swiftly to equalize for Celtic.
Late Drama Seals Victory
With Motherwell down to 10 men and pushing forward, Yang Hyun-jun adds a third goal to complete the scoring and extend Celtic’s pressure on league leaders Hearts.
Upcoming fixtures include third-placed Rangers facing St Mirren at noon on Sunday, followed by the Dundee derby at Dens Park.
