Scottish FA respond to Hearts over disallowed goal at Kilmarnock

The Scottish Football Association contacted Hearts to defend the decision to disallow a goal during their recent 1-1 Scottish Premiership draw against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. Hearts sought clarification after Laurent Mendy's shot, which deflected in off Kilmarnock defender Cathal McCarthy, was ruled out by referee Duncan Nicholson following a VAR check by Matthew MacDermid for a handball by Mendy.

Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken confirmed that sporting director Graeme Jones spoke with Hampden Park officials, who stood by the on-field call. Vrancken expressed frustration over officiating consistency, comparing the incident to a recent English Premier League match involving Manchester United where a similar goal was allowed to stand.