Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Goal Disallowed for Marginal Offside in Season Opener
In their first match of the new Israeli Premier League season, Hapoel Be'er Sheva had a goal disallowed due to an offside call. Itay Rotman scored for Be'er Sheva against Hapoel Ramat Gan, but referee Aviad Shiloach ruled the goal out for offside. The decision was upheld after a VAR review, which supported the referee's call. However, images from the VAR review show the offside was extremely marginal, raising questions about the accuracy of the call. Despite the controversy, the VAR system confirmed the initial decision, and the goal remained invalidated. The incident highlights the fine margins involved in offside decisions and the ongoing debate about VAR's role in football officiating.
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