The Dane was desperate to end a barren run stretching back 15 games when he fired beyond Nico Mantl during the first half of the Hoops’ narrow 1-0 victory.

And the celebrations erupted when Hogh finished from seven yards after being picked out by Benjamin Nygren, seemingly bringing his lengthy goal drought to an end.

But his joy was short-lived. VAR spotted a potential foul by Mika Baur on Kilmarnock skipper Greg Kiltie earlier in the build-up and referee John Beaton was summoned to the pitchside monitor.

Beaton needed only a quick look before deciding Baur had fouled Kiltie and chalking off the strike. Hogh’s barren run ultimately stretched to 16 games, although Liam Scales struck in the 26th minute to secure all three points for Celtic.

But was it the right call? The major flashpoint certainly split opinion among those watching on, with one branding the decision “soft” and another adamant the officials had got it spot on. Here’s what three onlookers had to say about the big VAR call.

Simon Donnelly

Speaking on Celtic TV, Donnelly said: “At the time, I thought he had won the ball, but he might get a touch on the Kilmarnock player’s foot. I thought he had won the ball back brilliantly. It’s soft. It’s a fantastic team goal. I thought Baur had done brilliantly.”

James McFadden

Speaking on BBC Sportsound, McFadden said: “I mean, it looked like he didn’t even get to the monitor. Maybe he didn’t have to.

“Watching it live, it looked like a clean challenge and good play by Mika Baur, but it must have been pretty clear.”

Peter Grant

Grant, however, backed the officials. Speaking on Celtic TV, he said: “Everything was excellent about it. All the players were involved, Hogh was delighted, then it’s here.

“It’s a free-kick. He has not got the ball. I have got to be honest, if you don’t get the ball, then it’s a free-kick, and it is a free-kick. We would be complaining if it was anyone else, but Baur does it that well I didn’t notice it at the time. It’s only when you see it on the replay.”