Dundee United's match against Dundee was marred by a controversial VAR call, as Abdoulaye Yoro's yellow card was overturned and Ryan Finnigan was booked instead.
What happened?
The incident occurred when Yoro slid into Finnigan's path, and the referee initially gave Yoro a yellow card. However, after a VAR review, the decision was overturned and Finnigan was booked.
Reaction to the call
Michael Stewart, a former Hibs and Hearts player, was commentating on the match and slammed the decision, calling it 'absolute madness'. Steven Thompson, a BBC commentator, also branded the decision 'outrageous'.
Impact on the match
The controversy surrounding the VAR call did not seem to affect Dundee United's performance, as they are currently sitting 5th in the Premiership with 3 points from 2 games, having scored 2 goals and conceded 1. They are 3 points behind leaders Celtic.
Injury update
Dundee United are currently dealing with injuries to Dario Naamo, Miller Thomson, and William Ferry, who are all sidelined.
What's next?
Dundee United will look to put the controversy behind them and focus on their next match, as they aim to climb the Premiership table.
