Reo Hatate 'punch' missed by VAR as Celtic star floored with former ref blasting red card miss
dailyrecord.co.ukLazio got away with a potential red card offence against Celtic as it was claimed Reo Hatate was "punched" during the Champions League clash.Former referee Steve Conoy declared it a clear "oversight" from both the on-field and VAR teams not to punish full-back Elseid Hysaj after he appear to strike the Japan international in the face during the group stage showdown.
The Scottish Premiership champions were leading at the time of the flashpoint through Kyogo but were pegged back shortly after in the first half by Matias Vecino.But Lazio could have been down to 10 men had referee Donatas Rumsas or Juan Martinez Munuera in the VAR room stepped in over the controversial flashpoint.
Former Grade One whistler Conroy stated to Bettingsites.co.uk: "The oversight of a clear red card offence, unfortunately, slipped past both the on-field and VAR teams.
There is no mitigation for this instance."John Hartson was also left stunned on commentary for TNT Sports that more was not made of the contact between the Albanian international and the Celtic midfielder.
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