Rangers given new ‘foul’ verdict before Dundee goal as VAR decision leaves players raging

The Dark Blues were less than pleased with the match officials following Rangers leveller

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 7:25 PM

Key Things to Know

Dundee players protested an uncalled foul on Joe Bevan by Olwethu Makhanya prior to Rangers' equalizing goal.
VAR official Matthew McDermid reviewed the incident but chose not to send referee Duncan Nicholson to the monitor.
Pundits Kris Boyd and James McFadden agreed there was not enough contact for VAR to overturn the goal.

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Dundee players were left furious after referee Duncan Nicholson and VAR official Matthew McDermid allowed Badredine Bouanani's equalizer for Rangers to stand during a 2-2 draw at Dens Park. Dundee claimed Olwethu Makhanya tripped Joe Bevan in the build-up, but the goal was upheld after a review, prompting pundit debate.

Pundits Kris Boyd and James McFadden noted the challenge might have stood as a foul on the pitch but lacked enough contact for VAR intervention. Bradley Fink and Callum Jones scored for Dundee, while Bouanani and Nico Raskin netted for Rangers.

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Rangers given new ‘foul’ verdict before Dundee goal as VAR decision leaves players raging

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