Hibernian believe that “VAR made a serious error” in not referring the rejection of the penalty claim to an on-field review. 2-2 draw at Aberdeen Saturday.
In the first half at Pittodrie, Jordan Obita's cross appeared to hit the outstretched arm of Dons defender Nicky Devlin inside the home box.
Hibs said referee David Munro had been told by VAR that his on-field decision not to award the spot-kick was “correct”.
However, Hibbs added that Munro should have been sent to the pitchside monitor.
“The club held talks with the Scottish Football Association at Hampden.” [on Monday] We appeal the decision,” the club's statement said.
“The governing body outlined that an error had been made as the refereeing department agreed that the incident should have been referred to VAR for on-field review.
“This is not the first time the club has received an apology for a VAR error and the club will continue to work with the Scottish FA regarding officiating in Scottish matches.”
BBC Scotland has asked the SFA for a response.
In the same match, Aberdeen manager Neil Warnock also felt his team should have been awarded a penalty when Hibs goalkeeper David Marshall collided with striker Bojan Miowski in the box.
“I thought it was manslaughter,” Warnock said.
“Bojan headed the ball and David pole-luxed him. Anyone who knows the game of football would have given a penalty there. If it was anywhere on the pitch, that's a warning. I’m baffled by it.”
