Im not sure the defender deliberately handball it, and although his hand was in front of his body I'm not so sure it was heading past his body.
Had he gave penalty I can see why.
Ive seen weaker claims given but had it happened at 1 v1 for Dunfermline against say Ajer I would have been equally miffed had he actually given it.
I suspect he would have given it, but for me its not a clear MIB cheat.
suspecting he would given it at other end is not certain, just a suspicion.
its definitely a dubious call
On dubious ones I think it is better to be NOT giving penalties.
As much as I don't trust Beaton at best of times I think our general wishy washy tactics were more offensive to me than not getting a penalty for that incident.
I would have taken penalty but tbh I think it would have been harsh on the defender.
I really don't think it was deliberate or likely to go past his body on that occasion.
Still it was Beaton so had it been going in past his body I suspect he wouldn't have given it.