Celtic VAR decision explained after Dundee United handball incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Willie Collum clarified the decision to allow Celtic's second goal in their 4-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice on August 17. The goal, scored by Camilo Duran, followed a handball by Kasper Høgh, which was determined not to be penalizable according to VAR rules. Collum stated that the incident was accidental and not comparable to a previous disallowed goal for Falkirk. He emphasized that the laws differentiate between the player handling the ball and the player scoring, which influenced the verdict.
- •Celtic won 4-0 against Dundee United in the Premier Sports Cup.
- •Duran's goal was scrutinized for a potential handball by Høgh.
- •Collum stated handball was accidental and non-punishable.
- •Comparison made to Falkirk's disallowed goal was deemed invalid.
- •The incident raises ongoing discussions about VAR interpretations.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Willie Collum issues Celtic VAR explanation after Dundee United handball debate
"Willie Collum has explained why Celtic’s second goal against Dundee United was correctly allowed to stand following another VAR debate at Tannadice.Martin O’Neill’s side cruised to a 4-0 Premier...
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