Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk has red card rescinded

Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk has had his red card rescinded by the Scottish Football Association.

The Premiership leaders lodged an appeal against the sending-off, which occurred during last weekend's Scottish Cup quarter-finals.

Van Dijk was given his marching orders by the referee after a scuffle broke out between both sets of players during last Sunday's 1-1 draw with Dundee United.

It has now been confirmed by the SFA that the red card has been withdrawn and the defender will not face any punishment.