Celtic’s Scottish Cup win over Dundee has left a bitter taste among supporters after two huge penalty appeals were waved away — and both incidents have now gone viral across social media.
Martin O’Neill watched his Celtic team finally beat a Dundee side who looked like they had done enough to book their place in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup leading the Bhoys 1-0 with minutes to spare.
However, Celtic were unrelenting and after Junior Adama equalised with seconds to go at Celtic Park, extra time beckoned for O’Neill.
The tie was won when Sebastian Tounekti scored the winner just two minutes into extra time but that still hasn’t Celtic supporters talking about two big penalty flashpoints that could have swung the game in the Hoops’ favour.
First Tomas Cvancara penalty flashpoint vs Dundee leaves Celtic fans stunned
The first major penalty flashpoint immediately had Celtic players and supporters screaming for a spot-kick.
Replays we shared appear to show clear contact with Celtic striker Tomas Cvancara on the edge of the Dundee penalty area, yet the referee waved play on without hesitation.
As clips began circulating, fans pointed to positioning and the lack of intervention from VAR as a major talking point.
Have a watch of this:
Celtic denied a stonewall penalty but when you see who is on VAR, it makes sense. 🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/BtocMnPTy2
— Born (C)eltic (@born_celtic) February 7, 2026
Celtic supporters online were quick to label the decision baffling, with many arguing that similar challenges elsewhere in Scottish football have resulted in penalties this season.
Whether viewed as a stonewall call or simply a massive refereeing moment, the incident set the tone for a frustrating afternoon where Celtic struggled to get big decisions their way.
Second Tomas Cvancara Celtic penalty incident goes viral and fuels VAR controversy
If the first appeal sparked frustration, the second Celtic penalty shout will send social media into meltdown.
The viral clip quickly gained traction, racking up engagement as fans debated how another Celtic shout was easily dismissed.
Slow-motion replays intensified the discussion, with many questioning how neither the on-field official nor VAR saw Cvancara being dragged down in the penalty box.
Supporters online were convinced Celtic had another strong penalty appeal during the incident below.
Another blatant penalty was denied ☘️
— Born (C)eltic (@born_celtic) February 8, 2026
In plain sight pic.twitter.com/LDQcarGalt
The reaction has been fierce, with supporters fuming that ‘honest mistakes’ are still affecting Celtic even with VAR.
Regardless of where fans stand, the two incidents will still be spoken about by Celtic fans — not just for the result, but for the ongoing debate around refereeing in Scottish football.
As the clips continue to circulate, one thing is certain: these penalty flashpoints will be spoken about by Celtic fans for days to come.
Get this kind of Celtic reaction straight to your inbox — free – sign up for our BRAND NEW newsletter before you leave.
Celtic fans are debating this right now in The Jungle 🍀
Opinions are split. Some fans see it one way, others see it very differently.
The conversation is already live in The Jungle — the Born Celtic forum where proper football arguments happen without algorithms deciding who gets heard.
