Ex-SFA men slam ‘shocking’ Celtic VAR call over Julian Araujo ‘red card’ vs Dundee United

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Celtic absolutely battered Dundee United in Martin O’Neill’s second return to Parkhead this season.

O’Neill brought confidence back to Celtic Park as the Bhoys hammered United 4-0 in a big win that gives players and fans hope that there is life in this title fight yet.

Two goals in each half from four different Celtic players sealed a comprehensive win in a performance where Dundee United were not allowed to breathe in Paradise.

However, there was one bit of VAR controversy where Julian Araujo may have seen red after a risky tackle on Dundee United’s Will Ferry early on in the first half.

And it’s caused a bit of debate online as The Ref’s View gave their opinion on the challenge.

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Des Roache slams the SFA for Celtic Park VAR Araujo controversy

In a scary moment for the Mexican defender, Araujo appeared to go in high on Ferry as the Celtic fullback looked to win possession of the ball.

The match referee Nick Walsh and VAR both decided it was a yellow card but former referees Des Roache and Steve Conroy certainly didn’t agree with that.

Both said on The Ref’s View X account, “This is as clear a red card as ever you will see.

“Nick didn’t have a great view but what is the sole raison d’etre of VAR – to get things correct. This is nothing less than shocking from the VAR.

“However, SFA sanction these appointees.”

Julian Araujo stats on first Celtic start

Araujo made his second appearance for Celtic but made his first start for the club as he looks to get his World Cup bid back on track.

Did the Mexican international do enough to keep his place in the Celtic starting XI? 67 Hail Hail took a look at his Fotmob stats to find out:

• Minutes: 61
• Rating: 7.3
• Accurate passes: 72/80 (90%)
• Defensive contributions: 2
• Tackles: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Clearances: 1
• Headed clearance: 1
• Interceptions: 0
• Recoveries: 4
• Ground duels won: 3/4 (75%)
• Aerial duels won: 1/1 (100%)

A fairly solid performance from Araujo who appears to be catching O’Neill’s eye after the Celtic boss threw him in for his first start in his return to the club.