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Peter Leven is unhappy at the lines drawn by VAR for Celtic’s winner against Aberdeen.
As the Hoops pushed for a winner, Martin O’Neill was rewarded by a substitute once again as Benjamin Nygren stepped up.
The goal led to a marginal offside call, with the classic VAR lines coming out – it was a nervy wait for the travelling Hoops support.
And it’s fair to say that the Aberdeen boss hasn’t taken the resulting decision well.
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Peter Leven on Celtic winner vs Aberdeen
Leven said on Sky Sports: “It looks offside, but why’s there not two lines drawn?
“There was only one drawn. But listen, right now it’s not going for us, these decisions in the game.
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“Players need to be a bit more streetwise. Lyall needs to ask the question late on when Hatate goes in. I thought the players worked really hard today. We started the second-half really well, but listen, it’s just not going for us.
“They worked really hard, but it’s zero points which is frustrating because I thought they put in a good shift tonight. They are a quality team, Celtic, but I’m proud of the players tonight.”
Leven also felt that Lyall Cameron, on loan at Pittodrie from Rangers, should’ve gone down easier to win his side a penalty.
He said: “I think Lyall was too honest and stayed on his feet.
“Shinnie had a hand in the back and could’ve gone down. I think they need to be more streetwise. We need to start picking up points.
“I thought second-half we started really well and kept pressure on Celtic but we need to sustain that.
“I think you saw tonight the quality we have. We just need a longer period of time in games to control the game and create more chances.”
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