VAR did not overturn the decision to award Rangers a penalty against Celtic because the ball struck Anthony Ralston's arm below the t-shirt line.
The Celtic defender was penalised for handball as he attempted to block Djeidi Gassama's shot in the box at Hampden.
Referee Nick Walsh pointed to the spot and James Tavernier made no mistake as he slammed home the penalty.
However, Celtic players were furious over the award and questioned the decision with Ralston's arms tucked in as he fell to the ground and blocked the shot.
According to Michael Stewart, who was on commentary for Premier Sports, VAR did not interfere with the call due to the ball striking Ralston below the t-shirt line.
The pundit, who did not believe it should have been a penalty, explained, "VAR is saying it hits his elbow below the t-shirt line. We can all see that.
"That doesn't constitute a penalty. His arm is tucked in tight ot his body.
"Here is the other thing, if he is putting his arm down, then his rested arm on the ground, it is not given as a penalty.
"He has actually tucked it in and been penalised, I think it is extremely harsh."
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Stewart was equally confused at the decision not to book Ralston for the handball once the penalty award had been confirmed.
The Celtic full-back was already on a yellow card so would have been sent off if a yellow was given by Walsh.
Stewart said: "You can see Rangers players are clearly questioning the ref, 'You've given the penalty, is it not a yellow card?'
"And I think it is a valid question. I don't think it should be persoanlly but if you are giving it, surely it is a yellow."
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