Celtic's Trusty Red Card Appeal Dismissed

Celtic's appeal against defender Auston Trusty's red card in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Hearts has been dismissed by a Scottish Football Association panel, confirming the 27-year-old American's suspension for the team's next Premiership match against Falkirk.

The incident occurred in the 77th minute at Tynecastle, where Celtic held a 2-1 lead. A through pass split Celtic's center-backs, sending Hearts forward Pierre Landry Kabore toward goal. Trusty brought him down before he could reach the ball. Referee Steven McLean initially issued a yellow card, but after video assistant referee John Beaton directed him to review the play on the pitchside monitor, McLean upgraded it to a red for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity under Law 12. Hearts capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Claudio Braga equalizing shortly after to secure the draw.

Celtic announced their intent to appeal on Monday, arguing the decision did not meet the threshold for VAR intervention, which requires a clear and obvious error. The hearing took place Tuesday afternoon, and the SFA quickly upheld the original call, stating the red card for a sending-off offense was reimposed with immediate effect. In a...