Robbie Neilson slams assistants as Hearts boss highlights two big 'wrong' calls in late Kilmarnock draw
dailyrecord.co.ukRobbie Neilson says the assistants got two big calls wrong during Hearts ’ last-gasp 2-2 draw at Kilmarnock. Nathaniel Atkinson rescued a point deep into stoppage time with a thumping volley with the hosts unable to deal with a free-kick as the seconds ticked down.
Stephen Humphrys had reduced arrears after Killie found themselves 2-0 up through Chris Stokes and Kyle Lafferty pouncing on a horrible Craig Gordon error with the ball at his feet.
But Neilson was annoyed that the linesmen on either side failed to spot key moments that went against his team. The first was Kilmarnock keeper Zach Hemmings punching the ball outside of his box in the first half.
In the second 45, Ash Taylor hauled down Lawrence Shankland after the Hearts striker had spun in behind him. He looked to be heading off until referee Matthew MacDermid looked to his assistant, and he raised his flag for offside. “I’m disappointed not to win the game,” he said. “We wanted to come here and win.“But I’m pleased with the players’ performance towards the end of the game.
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