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Kilmarnock receive new Rangers ‘handball’ goal verdict as Kevin Kelsy VAR flashpoint flagged to IFAB

Killie boss Neil McCann was irked by the second goal in the 3-1 victory for the Light Blues

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 6:53 PM

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James McFadden stated VAR could not overturn Rangers forward Kelsy's goal due to a lack of definitive handball proof.
Rangers defeated Kilmarnock 3-1 in their Scottish Premiership match.
Referee Matthew MacDermid and VAR official Grant Irvine allowed the contested second goal to stand.

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Pundit James McFadden stated that VAR was correct not to overturn a controversial goal by Rangers forward Kelsy in Kilmarnock's 3-1 Premiership defeat. Kelsy appeared to potentially touch the ball while falling to the ground before scoring via a deflection past Kilmarnock goalkeeper Calum Ferrie, but McFadden explained that the lack of definitive proof prevented VAR intervention.

Referee Matthew MacDermid and VAR official Grant Irvine allowed the goal to stand, which had put Rangers ahead 2-0. Neil McCann voiced strong frustration over the decision after the match, maintaining that Kelsy had handled the ball in the build-up to the strike.

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Kilmarnock receive new Rangers ‘handball’ goal verdict as Kevin Kelsy VAR flashpoint flagged to IFAB

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