Why Aberdeen penalty against Celtic SHOULD have been awarded as 'puzzling' ref moment pinpointed

Neil McCann reckons a foul from Celtic star Cameron Carter-Vickers against Aberdeen should have seen a penalty awarded.

The former Rangers star reckons that referee Don Robertson was wrong to blow for a flashpoint that saw the Hoops defender let off during the Scottish Cup semi-final. The Celtic stopper attempted to made a clearance in his own box under pressure - but only managed to clip Junior Hoilett's leg. Whistler Roberston blew his whistle sparking cheers from the Aberdeen end a the national stadium - but he would award a foul against Hoilett for an infringement on Alistair Johnston in the build up.

The VAR team backed up the man in the middle with the foul on the Celtic full-back confirmed. But baffled McCann reckons that Peter Leven's men should have been handed the chance to net from the spot in the 3-3 thriller. Asked if it was a foul on Johnston on BBC Sportscene, McCann said: "I don't think it is, no.

"I think it's two players challenging for the ball. I understand why he has given it. He looks at it and says I have to to give this free-kick.

"I think it's a stonewall penalty if play continues - but it's how long Don Robertson takes to make that decision that is puzzling to me. Why doesn't he blow immediately for the foul? With VAR we see referees wait and let the play develop, but if he sees it as a free-kick - give it. I didn't think it was."