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Ref Watch verdict on Ross County vs Hearts, Dundee United vs Aberdeen and Hibs vs Kilmarnock calls

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As ever, Ref Watch had plenty of decisions from the Scottish Premiership to pore over after Sunday’s games.

Hearts blundered their way to a draw from leading 2-0 at Ross County and manager Neil Critchley was furious his side were denied a penalty.

Rivals Hibs managed to keep their good form going with a 1-0 home win over Kilmarnock but Derek McInnes was left fizzing at Danny Armstrong’s red card.

Those were far from the only talking points as Motherwell had a goal disallowed as they led Rangers before going onto draw.

And there was also controversy as Dundee United snatched a late winner over Aberdeen.

Sky Sports’ Ref Watch has now had a look over a number of the decisions from the full Premiership card.

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Ross County vs Hearts

Hearts penalty claim for Efete foul on Penrice

Dermot Gallagher said: “I was surprised he went to the monitor but what I would say is he got the decision right, it’s not a penalty. It was clearly outside the box so the VAR has done a favour whether he sent him or not.”

County penalty overturned by VAR for offside

DG: “And that’s what VAR is for. I understand why the assistant doesn’t get it. It’s such a tight call and it’s the right call because it stops a penalty being given incorrectly.”

Dundee United vs Aberdeen

Dundee United penalty overturned after Nicky Devlin ‘handball’

DG: “Brilliant intervention, I think. 100 per cent not a penalty. We talk about tucking arms in. Where is he supposed to put his arms? His arms are in front of his body. Not a handball, brilliant intervention.”

Hibs vs Kilmarnock

Danny Armstrong red card for Kilmarnock

DG: “I think it’s a yellow card. I don’t think he needed to do that. He’ll say he’s going to kick the ball but he certainly doesn’t get the ball, gets the Hibs player across the back of the calf.”