\n The Celtic striker lashed into the bottom corner in the second half after riding a tackle to surge clear through on goal.\n<\/p>\n
\n With a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, Iheanacho made no mistake as he arrowed into the bottom corner, as he appeared to make it 1-1 at Celtic Park<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \n Kelechi Iheanacho looked to have gotten Celtic back into the game… but VAR rules out his strike for handball \u274c<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @tntsports<\/a> & @discoveryplusUK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kTLpdakAqE<\/a>\n <\/p>\n \n \u2014 Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 2, 2025<\/a>\n <\/p>\n \n However, to the surprise of those inside the stadium as well as those watching on TV, a lengthy VAR check was launched after the goal.\n<\/p>\n \n Referee Tobias Stieler signalled that a check was underway, as with all goals in the Europa League.\n<\/p>\n \n But there was shock as the delay continued for a few moments before Iheanacho’s goal was ruled out for a handball.\n<\/p>\n \n Christian Dingert on VAR deemed Iheanacho to have handled the ball as he controlled it before finding the bottom corner.\n<\/p>\n \n The decision was a factual overturn according to the rules, meaning the referee did not have to go to the pitchside monitor with clear and obvious evidence of the handball needed.\n<\/p>\n \n Read more:\n<\/p>\n \n Pundit Joe Hart was baffled by the decision as he said on commentary: “This is ridiculous. I presume there must be a bad wifi connection because that must be the only reason we are not getting on with this game.\n<\/p>\n \n “What? Are you seeing the same replays as me?\n<\/p>\n \n “The ball comes up, no touch, there hits his cheek. I’m flabbergasted.\n<\/p>\n \n “I could argue that it might glance the top of his shoulder, but that is not a crime.”\n<\/p>\n \n Stunned Chris Sutton<\/a> added: “That\u2019s scandalous\u2026”\n<\/p>\n