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Daily Record
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
John Beaton verdict on Hearts red card delivered as KMI Panel reveal view on 2 key Celtic VAR calls
John Beaton has been backed unanimously by the SFA's Key Match Incident Panel over the Hampden red card dished out to Hearts defender Michael Steinwender. The 43rd minute flashpoint saw the Jambos reduced to 10-men with the Scottish Cup semi final firmly in the balance at 1-1. Beaton ordered Steinwender off after the Austrian hauled down Topi Keskinen as the Dons ace raced through on goal. But Hearts boss Neil Critchley took issue with the official immediately after the game, which his side went on to lose 2-1 in extra time after being reduced to nine men with Cammy Devlin seeing a second yellow. Critchley blasted: 'I've never seen a referee get a red card out quicker in my entire life. It's a long way from goal and we've got recovering defenders. He couldn't wait to send him off.' A VAR check cleared Beaton's on-field decision to send Steinwender packing. And having reviewed the incident the five-person independent KMI Panel agreed unanimously with a note on their outcome simply saying 'the on-field decision was unanimously supported'. Hearts released a furious statement two days after the semi final in which they demanded answers over Beaton's decision to book Devlin twice, the second of which arrived in the 116th minute and just moments before Aberdeen netted a winner. The Tynecastle club asked for an acceptance the referee had got it wrong. However, the KMI team only review VAR incidents - and as video assistants can't intervene in yellow cards neither of Devlin's bookings went before the panel. Meanwhile the VAR team were also backed over two decisions in Celtic's 5-0 thrashing of St Johnstone in the second semi final. Referee Calum Scott was called to the monitor after Saints striker Mackenzie Kirk's spectacular goal looked to have reduced the Hoops' lead to 4-1. However a foul was spotted in the build-up and the goal was ruled out. The KMI Panel noted: 'The majority (4:1) of the panel agreed that VAR was correct to intervene and recoomend an OFR for a possible foul in the build up and then correct to disallow the goal after review.' Scott then awarded Celtic a penalty for a foul on James Forrest by Daniels Balodis only to over-rule his decision having been sent to the monitor again. The KMI verdict read: 'The panel unanimously agreed that the on-field decision was incorrect. The panel believed VAR was correct to intervene and recommend an OFR to cancel the award of a penalty kick.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dabbagh sends Aberdeen past nine-man Hearts and into Scottish Cup final
Aberdeen's Oday Dabbagh celebrates his late winner at Hampden Park. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA This most curious of Aberdeen seasons will end in Scottish football's showpiece occasion. Time will tell whether this outcome proves fatal for the Hearts manager Neil Critchley, who has a damaging habit of falling on the wrong side of fine margins. Celtic or St Johnstone lie in wait for Aberdeen on 24 May. Jimmy Thelin's team opened the campaign by going 16 unbeaten. A 12-game stretch where they could not win was to follow. The Scottish Cup final will round off their 2024-25. Advertisement Oday Dabbagh was Aberdeen's hero, scoring the odd goal in three with less than two minutes of extra time remaining. Hearts played the entire second half with 10 men following Michael Steinwender's red card. They were later reduced to nine after Cammy Devlin collected a second yellow. Hearts were sturdy and stuffy enough but, like so often this season, lacked punch. Aberdeen's lead had come against the run of play. Leighton Clarkson's inswinging corner found the head of Pape Habib Guèye. The forward's attempt crashed back from the Hearts crossbar from where it hit Craig Gordon. The ball duly found the net via the unwitting actions of the Hearts goalkeeper. Jamie McCart and Elton Kabangu had already missed chances to put the Edinburgh side in front at that point. Hearts were to draw level by the half hour. A deep cross from James Penrice evaded all Aberdeen defenders. Lawrence Shankland, who had been lurking at the back post, slammed home through the legs of Dimitar Mitov. First half parity was fair. There was, however, drama before the break. Steinwender was slow to react as Topi Keskinen raced through on the Hearts goal. The Austrian defender upended Keskinen, 40 yards from goal, with a red card the straightforward outcome. Steinwender had prevented a clear scoring opportunity. Advertisement Hearts had no apologies whatsoever to make for a dour, attritional second half. Aberdeen created very little against 10 men. Penrice curled narrowly wide of the Aberdeen goal. Clarkson did likewise at the other end, via a Frankie Kent deflection. Extra time felt inevitable long before it arrived. Aberdeen were the dominant force in that spell. Gordon saved superbly from Dabbagh and Alexander Jensen volleyed wide before the crucial moment. Gordon spilled the substitute Jack Mile's low shot, with Dabbagh on hand to force home the rebound. Celtic – the most likely final opponent – will not be worried by Aberdeen on this evidence. Aberdeen for now have no cause to care.
The Guardian
19-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Dabbagh sends Aberdeen past nine-man Hearts and into Scottish Cup final
This most curious of Aberdeen seasons will end in Scottish football's showpiece occasion. Time will tell whether this outcome proves fatal for the Hearts manager Neil Critchley, who has a damaging habit of falling on the wrong side of fine margins. Celtic or St Johnstone lie in wait for Aberdeen on 24 May. Jimmy Thelin's team opened the campaign by going 16 unbeaten. A 12-game stretch where they could not win was to follow. The Scottish Cup final will round off their 2024-25. Oday Dabbagh was Aberdeen's hero, scoring the odd goal in three with less than two minutes of extra time remaining. Hearts played the entire second half with 10 men following Michael Steinwender's red card. They were later reduced to nine after Cammy Devlin collected a second yellow. Hearts were sturdy and stuffy enough but, like so often this season, lacked punch. Aberdeen's lead had come against the run of play. Leighton Clarkson's inswinging corner found the head of Pape Habib Guèye. The forward's attempt crashed back from the Hearts crossbar from where it hit Craig Gordon. The ball duly found the net via the unwitting actions of the Hearts goalkeeper. Jamie McCart and Elton Kabangu had already missed chances to put the Edinburgh side in front at that point. Hearts were to draw level by the half hour. A deep cross from James Penrice evaded all Aberdeen defenders. Lawrence Shankland, who had been lurking at the back post, slammed home through the legs of Dimitar Mitov. First half parity was fair. There was, however, drama before the break. Steinwender was slow to react as Topi Keskinen raced through on the Hearts goal. The Austrian defender upended Keskinen, 40 yards from goal, with a red card the straightforward outcome. Steinwender had prevented a clear scoring opportunity. Hearts had no apologies whatsoever to make for a dour, attritional second half. Aberdeen created very little against 10 men. Penrice curled narrowly wide of the Aberdeen goal. Clarkson did likewise at the other end, via a Frankie Kent deflection. Extra time felt inevitable long before it arrived. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Aberdeen were the dominant force in that spell. Gordon saved superbly from Dabbagh and Alexander Jensen volleyed wide before the crucial moment. Gordon spilled the substitute Jack Mile's low shot, with Dabbagh on hand to force home the rebound. Celtic – the most likely final opponent – will not be worried by Aberdeen on this evidence. Aberdeen for now have no cause to care.
BBC News
18-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Steinwender 'can't wait to move forward' at Hearts after home debut goal
Michael Steinwender is still settling into life in Gorgie, but, the defender is already sure Hearts will "stick together" after their first defeat in nine 24-year-old signed from Swedish side IFK Varnamo on a three-and-a-half-year deal last month and made his home debut in Sunday's loss to scored a header from a James Penrice corner to cancel out a first half own goal by team-mate Jamie McCart, but Vaclav Cerny restored Rangers' lead before McCart, almost unbelievably, scored a second own goal to give Philippe Clement's side a 3-1 it was it first taste of defeat in maroon, the Austrian is enjoying life at Hearts."It's brilliant, everybody sticks together, everybody's been helping me since I came here, the people, the team, everybody's nice, everybody's helping each other," he said."I think you could see in some parts that we can really play good football and we also create a lot of chances."I'm so happy to be here and cannot wait to move forward - I'm feeling good. "Of course, when you don't play a competitive game for two months, it's a long time, but I'm getting there, and I will do everything to get there as fast as possible."Steinwender was delighted to score in front of his visiting parents but disappointed with the defeat in a game where Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland had a superb afternoon and the home side missed several his goal he said: "Of course it's a nice feeling. My dad had his birthday on Saturday, so that was his birthday present."It felt good for me and for my family, but I'm still not happy with the result and the team, of course, were not happy after this game."There is a lot of work to do and we will analyse the game and we will look it through and then we will improve."
Yahoo
16-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Rangers Players Rated In Their Win Against Hearts
Rangers travelled to Tynecastle under immense pressure as they suffered severe fan backlash following last weekend's shocking Scottish Cup defeat against Championship minnows Queen's Park. A defeat against Hearts could have ended Philippe Clement's unsuccessful tenure as the Ibrox chief. But they managed to secure a 3-1 win, thanks to two own goals from Jamie McCart and another crucial strike from Vaclav Cerny. Jack Butland: 8 Made some crucial saves to deny Elton Kabangu and Lawrence Shankland. Could have done little to stop Michael Steinwender's header minutes after the break. James Tavernier: 7 Made overlapping runs down the right to create chances with his crosses, cut insides and long balls. Should have contributed more at the back against the Jambos' striking duo. Was replaced by Rafael Fernandes in the stoppage time. John Souttar: 6.5 The zonal marking went wrong as the former Hearts centre-back must accept the blame for leaving Steinwender during his equalizer. The Gers deserve more from the Scotsman during set-pieces given his experience of the highest order. Made way for Robin Propper late in the match. Clinton Nsiala: 7.5 Much composed and disciplined considering his breakthrough season in senior football. Was initially promoted to deal with the injury crisis, but the young Frenchman has now cemented a starting status in the heart of the backline. Jefte: 7 Tried to balance his game between defence and attack. Linked up well with Ianis Hagi down the left-hand flank. Played his part in many attacking build-ups from the deep. Nicolas Raskin: 7.5 Combated well in the centre of the pitch in terms of winning duels and regaining possession. Tested Craig Gordon in Hearts' goal on a couple of occasions. Mohamed Diomande: 7 Went strength to strength with Beni Baningime in the middle of the park. Worked as the chief ball carrier to operate in the advanced areas. Played a few passes into the final third, but the Light Blues lacked enough firepower high up the pitch. Vaclav Cerny: 8 Another stellar performance from the Wolfsburg loanee who stepped up his game after Steinwender's goal. Came close to finding the net time and again before firing into the bottom left corner following a fast break. Tom Lawrence: 6 Was handed his first start since returning from another injury layoff. The experienced Welshman lacked the creative spark while featuring as the 'number 10' and was eventually taken off for Cyriel Dessers moments before McCart's second own goal of the afternoon. Ianis Hagi: 7.5 Tried to make a difference from the left-hand flank with his runs, dribbles and one-twos. McCart misjudged the Romanian's cross during his first own goal around the 20th-minute mark. Made way for Findlay Curtis minutes before the final whistle. Hamza Igamane: 6.5 Has lost the momentum after a stellar streak of games. Won the duels, and showed great footwork but was mostly unsuccessful with his dribbling attempts. Failed to cause enough menace in the Jamtarts' defence. Cyriel Dessers: 7 Made a positive impact since replacing Lawrence in the attacking third. Robin Propper: 7 Calmed things down for the final few minutes en route to protecting the two-goal lead.
