Livingston FC:⁤ SFA admits Error in Rangers Match Penalty Decision

LIVINGSTON, SCOTLAND – the Scottish Football Association (SFA)⁣ has officially conceded a mistake was made in not awarding Livingston FC a penalty during their recent Scottish ‍Premiership clash against Rangers. The admission comes after​ lengthy discussions between Livingston ‍officials and the ‍SFA, marking a notable growth in the⁣ aftermath of the controversial match.

The incident in​ question‌ involved a​ potential ⁣handball in the Rangers penalty area, ⁢which went unpunished by the⁣ on-field officials and was not ⁣overturned by VAR. Livingston manager David Martindale, while acknowledging the SFA’s acknowledgement, emphasized the need to move​ forward.

“We held ‌lengthy conversations with the SFA this week,⁤ and the ​incident ⁢has officially been recognised as a mistake. we should ​have received a penalty,” Martindale ‍stated. “While ‍the easy road would be⁢ to dwell in the anger and ​frustration, we‌ must now⁤ put this behind us and ‌move​ forward.Believe me, this is a challenge for myself​ as‍ well.”

martindale urged supporters to channel their ⁢disappointment into positive support for the team, notably ahead of their upcoming⁣ fixture against Aberdeen. “But how ⁤we react⁢ to the incident ​on sunday -⁤ fully supporting our team against Aberdeen⁢ – is far more significant to the ⁣health and success of this club. Let’s turn our anger into unbelievable roaring​ support for our ⁢team ‌this weekend.”

currently, Livingston, who earned promotion to the Scottish⁤ premiership last season, find themselves in a ‌challenging position in the league table. They trail Dundee‌ by a single point and are two points behind ‍both ​St‍ Mirren and Kilmarnock.

This incident ⁤echoes a similar situation that unfolded during Motherwell’s 2-0 victory over Hibernian on Tuesday. In ⁢that match,⁣ a penalty was awarded after ⁣Elijah Just’s shot struck Hibs center-half Grant Hanley’s hand, with Tawanda Maswanhise converting ⁣the spot-kick. just later‍ added a second⁤ goal for Motherwell.

the⁣ SFA’s admission will likely fuel further debate​ surrounding the ‌consistency ‌of VAR decisions in Scottish football. Livingston ⁣will be ⁣hoping to⁣ put the controversy behind them and focus on securing vital points in their fight ⁣to climb the league ⁣table.