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The decision not to overturn a penalty awarded to Rangers against Celtic was upheld due to the ball hitting Anthony Ralston's arm below the T-shirt line.

The Celtic defender was penalised for handball during his attempt to block Djeidi Gassama's shot in the box at Hampden.

Referee Nick Walsh pointed to the spot, and James Tavernier converted the penalty.

However, the decision left Celtic players furious, as they questioned the call with Ralston's arms tucked in as he fell to the ground and blocked the shot.

According to Michael Stewart, who was commentating for Premier Sports, VAR did not interfere with the call because the ball struck Ralston below the T-shirt line.

The pundit, who did not believe it should have been a penalty, expressed his opinion on the matter.

He said: "VAR is saying it hits his elbow below the t-shirt line. We can all see that.

"That doesn't constitute a penalty. His arm is tucked in tight ot his body.

"Here is the other thing, if he is putting his arm down, then his rested...

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