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The panel agreed that Cyriel Dessers should have been awarded a penalty A penalty denied to Rangers against St Johnstone was the only VAR mistake highlighted by the Scottish FA's key match incident review panel for last weekend's Scottish Premiership fixtures. Three other decisions out of 17 examined were correctly overturned, its latest report concluded. The panel suggested St Johnstone defender Aaron Essel should have been penalised for a "prolonged shirt pull" that impeded Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers' "movement towards the ball". Referee David Dickinson did not give a foul and four of the five panellists suggested VAR was incorrect not to intervene during Rangers' 2-0 victory. Hearts make Hogmo their preferred head coach target 'Wolves track new Aberdeen boss Thelin' - gossip The panel, however, agreed with VAR's decision to upgrade Ianis Hagi's yellow card to a red for the Rangers midfielder's challenge on opposition forward Adama Sidibeh in the same match - and suggested that the onfield officials ought to have identified the seriousness of the challenge. Meanwhile, the panel decided that two decisions during Celtic's 2-1 win over Ross County had been overturned correctly following VAR intervention. No penalty kick was initially awarded when the ball struck Liam Scales, but the panel agreed that the Celtic centre-half's arm was high and outstretched, making his body unnaturally bigger. When Ronan Hale's spot-kick was saved by Kasper Schmeichel, there was no signal from the assistant referee for the Celtic goalkeeper being off his line. However, the panel supported the VAR's decision to intervene and award a retake, from which the striker scored. Wales take early lead in Iceland in Nations League Stokes, the pitch and fast Carse - first-Test talking points Who will be England's next permanent manager? Bump, the funny, frank and heartwarming drama returns A-grade student Oly's life is turned upside down when she unexpectedly gives birth A brand new four-part stand-up comedy show A comedy series about what we can do to speed up climate change and bring a swift end to life on Earth Twisting, gripping legal drama featuring Adeel Akhtar A trial unfolds when a climate activist identifies a policeman after a fatal hit and run The inside story of the CIA New audio drama series starring Kim Cattrall and Ed Harris Why Bloom partnership could be game-changer for Hearts - and Scottish football Will Glasgow be last leg or clever rebirth for Commonwealths? What do athletes think about Glasgow 2026? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team Who will be England's next permanent manager? Djokovic shocked by retirement of 'greatest rival' Nadal. Video Djokovic shocked by retirement of 'greatest rival' Nadal Stokes, the pitch and fast Carse - first-Test talking points Wales avoid relegation with first win in WXV2. Video Wales avoid relegation with first win in WXV2 Gardner takes three wickets in over against struggling Pakistan. Video Gardner takes three wickets in over against struggling Pakistan Inside Ineos & Ainslie's £100m America's Cup dream 'England's Wembley shambles a serious mis-step for Carsley' Untouchable or a support act? Ronaldo's 1, 000-goal quest continues No strikers & false nines - an experiment that ended in failure 'Starman' Baldock 'loveable, modest and unfailingly helpful' 'I was wild and messed up - I don't want others to make same mistakes' Why was 'the greatest match' so great? Relive Nadal's top 10 moments - and vote for your favourite A 24-hour party of pain - a day and night running round a track Arsenal's Mead and Williamson take on Honesty Cards. Video Arsenal's Mead and Williamson take on Honesty Cards Watch: Referee awards two bizarre penalties for handball. Video Watch: Referee awards two bizarre penalties for handball 'Football needs to adapt to help female coaches' Man City v Premier League legal case verdict - what it all means 'How Hatton's win may be key to ending golf's paralysis' © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.