Celtic get lucky over Kilmarnock penalty shout as pundits deliver unanimous verdict after 'crazy' Giakoumakis challenge
dailyrecord.co.ukAlly McCoist insists Celtic were lucky not to have had a penalty given against them in their Viaplay Cup semi-final against Kilmarnock.The Hoops won this tournament in 2021 and are one game away from doing so again after a 2-0 win over Derek McInnes' side.
Daizen Maeda claimed the first goal after a botched Kyle Lafferty clearance before controversy arose moments prior to Giorgos Giakoumakis finishing things off in stoppage time.
The Greek striker looked to have bundled over Joe Wright in the box but referee Willie Collum and VAR waved the Ayrshire claims away.Misery was compiled when the striker - linked with leaving Glasgow for Urawa Red Diamonds - finished their cup run moments later and ex-Killie player and Rangers hero McCoist reckons Celtic were fortunate: "It's a penalty, absolutely.
It's quite amusing as there was a dozen Celtic supporters asking me as I watched the replay and I told them it was a penalty.
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