Hearts head coach Derek McInnes was left fuming after what he called a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty decision handed Celtic a dramatic 3-2 win, keeping the Scottish Premiership title race alive for a final-day showdown on Saturday.

With league leaders Hearts cruising to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Falkirk, it looked like the title was all but secured. But deep into stoppage time, VAR official Andrew Dallas called referee John Beaton to the pitchside monitor after Motherwell's Sam Nicholson challenged for a high ball. Replays appeared to show the ball striking Nicholson's head, not his raised hand, but Beaton awarded a spot kick. Kelechi Iheanacho stepped up to convert the penalty, snatching a win that keeps Celtic's hopes alive.

Former England striker Gary Lineker didn't hold back, calling it "maybe the worst VAR decision I've seen... extraordinary given the significance." McInnes echoed that frustration, telling Sky Sports: "When you heard Celtic had a 96th-minute penalty going to VAR, you just assume they get it. It's disgusting. We're up against it, we're up against everybody. It's so poor, and it looks as though they've been given it. They have been very fortunate."

The decision shifts the dynamics of the title race dramatically. Had Celtic dropped points, Hearts could have afforded to lose by two goals at Celtic Park on Saturday and still claim their first league title since 1960. Now, they must avoid defeat to become the first side outside Celtic or Rangers to win the Scottish top flight in four decades.

Despite the controversy, McInnes is already looking ahead. "It's going to the last game. We're delighted to be part of it. To do it, we're going to have to go and get a positive result. There'll be no feeling sorry for ourselves. What a game it's going to be."

For fans, this is the kind of drama that makes Scottish football unforgettable—and the perfect excuse to gear up in your team's colors for a title-deciding clash that will be talked about for years.