{"id":517463,"date":"2026-03-06T05:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T05:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/517463\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T05:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T05:10:11","slug":"watch-horror-aberdeen-tackle-ignored-by-var","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/517463\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Horror Aberdeen Tackle Ignored By VAR"},"content":{"rendered":"

A video clip from Celtic\u2019s win over Aberdeen has begun circulating online showing the moment Toyosi Olusanya caught Kieran Tierney with a stamp during the match at Pittodrie.<\/p>\n

The incident has drawn fresh attention because Tierney<\/a> was later forced off during the second half. Celtic are now waiting to discover the extent of the defender\u2019s foot injury, with concerns growing ahead of Sunday\u2019s meeting with Rangers.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"4th March 2026; Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland; Scottish Premiership Football, Aberdeen versus Celtic; Kieran Tierney<\/a> of Celtic sits on the pitch nursing an injury<\/p>\n

The challenge happened when Tierney<\/a> moved toward a loose ball near the touchline. Olusanya arrived late and his boot came down on the Celtic defender\u2019s foot. Tierney<\/a> reacted straight away and needed a moment before getting back to his feet.<\/p>\n

On the pitch referee Nick Walsh produced a yellow card. VAR quickly checked the tackle but did not intervene. Play continued and Tierney<\/a> carried on for a spell before eventually being substituted later in the game.<\/p>\n

The clip now being shared online shows the contact clearly. Olusanya\u2019s foot comes down on top of Tierney<\/a>\u2019s boot rather than catching him higher up the ankle. That detail often affects how officials judge these situations, with contact on the foot usually falling into the reckless category rather than serious foul play.<\/p>\n

For everyone moaning about Nygren\u2019s onside goal\u2026<\/p>\n

Exhibit #2:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/t.co\/JOS814LQMS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Paul John Dykes (@PaulJohnDykes) March 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Still, the timing of the tackle has added another layer to the discussion. Tierney<\/a> had already made a strong impact on the match before going off. His forward runs from left-back forced Aberdeen to retreat at times and helped Celtic stretch the pitch.<\/p>\n

The defender even opened the scoring earlier in the night, arriving inside the box to finish and give Celtic the lead. Aberdeen later equalised through Kevin Nisbet from the penalty spot before Benjamin Nygren settled the match with the winning goal.<\/p>\n

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Attention has now shifted to Tierney<\/a>\u2019s condition. The Scotland international limped off late in the game and Celtic will assess the foot over the next couple of days.<\/p>\n

With Celtic visiting Rangers this weekend in the Scottish Cup, the timing is far from ideal. Tierney<\/a> has been central to how Celtic build attacks down the left side. If he cannot recover in time, Martin O\u2019Neill may need to reshuffle the defence for one of the biggest fixtures of the season.<\/p>\n


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