RANGERS striker Alfredo Morelos has been cleared following a Hampden hearing into his 'dive' controversy during the win over Livingston.

Morelos was booked by referee John Beaton during the first half of the Premiership clash at the Tony Macaroni Arena after he went down under a challenge from keeper Max Stryjek.

 

Beaton subsequently sent Steven Gerrard to the stands after the Rangers manager confronted him at half-time and Gerrard will face a Scottish FA hearing later this month after being offered a one-game suspension.

The case against Morelos was heard later on Friday evening and the forward had his caution rescinded after the claim was upheld.

Speaking after the 1-0 win at the Tony Macaroni Arena, Gerrard said: “It’s a blatant penalty, it’s a stonewaller. I’m someone who wants to support officials because we are all human and we will make a mistake.

 

“But what I can’t stand for at this level is three people making the same mistake.

"They all had clear views of it. I could see it and I’m the furthest away.

“There are three officials at this level who all got it wrong together - I can’t have that. I asked for an explanation and he refused to speak to me."