Iheanacho's scandalous goal rejected: UEFA received a query from Celtic.

Unacceptable decision in the Europa League match

According to The Sun: Kelechi Iheanacho expressed outrage over the cancellation of his goal in the match against Braga, calling the decision terrible.

The 'Celtic' team lost 2-0 in the Europa League, but the Nigerian was furious when the referee called a foul against him after using VAR.

German referee Tobias Stieler disallowed the goal, stating that Iheanacho committed handball, and VAR did not recommend analyzing the situation, even though the replays did not show a foul.

Iheanacho noted: “It was a terrible decision. The ball did not hit my hand, it went past my face. This decision changed the course of the game. We could have gotten back into the game.”

He added: “We are disappointed. I don’t understand what was going on there. The referee knows well it wasn’t a handball. I hope they fix it.”

Coach's comments

Celtic's coach Brendan Rodgers confirmed that the team has filed a query to UEFA regarding this controversial decision.

Rodgers said: “We are still waiting for an explanation. It was a key moment in the game and I cannot understand why the goal was not allowed.”

He also emphasized that the team conceded two goals, the first of which was the result of goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel's mistake. According to Rodgers, “Celtic” has been struggling with finishing, having not scored a goal in five matches.

Rodgers added: “It is my responsibility to find a solution.”

“We had good moments, but we need to be more aggressive. We need to win the next match against Sturm Graz after the break if we want to have a chance for success in this tournament.”

This match was an important milestone for Celtic in their Europa League campaign as the team faces challenges in finishing situations and understanding the issues with officiating. The next match against Sturm Graz may prove decisive for their recovery in the tournament.