Beitar Jerusalem Fans Storm Field After Heavy Loss; Politician Cites Double Standards
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Beitar Jerusalem fans attempted to storm the field after a 4-1 loss to Maccabi Netanya, prompting criticism from MK Ahmad Tibi about perceived double standards in enforcing league rules. Objects were also reportedly thrown onto the field.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem lost 4-1 to Maccabi Netanya in their league opener.
- Frustrated Beitar fans attempted to breach the field during the match.
- MK Ahmad Tibi criticized perceived double standards in rule enforcement.
- Objects were reportedly thrown onto the field by fans.
- A commentator expressed concerns about safety and lack of police presence.
Beitar Jerusalem suffered a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Maccabi Netanya in their opening match of the Israeli Premier League season on Saturday at Bloomfield Stadium. Following one of the goals conceded, frustrated Beitar fans were on the verge of breaching the field, with dozens reportedly crossing a fence before being stopped by security.
Member of Knesset Ahmad Tibi reacted to the incident on social media, posting a video and a sarcastic message that implied selective enforcement of rules. Tibi wrote, "Beitar fans stormed the field during the game. It seems: deduct points from Sakhnin, and close the Doha Stadium." His comment alluded to past incidents involving other teams, suggesting a different response from authorities.
Videos from the game also appeared to show objects being thrown onto the field towards officials. Moshe Ziat, a presenter for "Tzion 3," stated he left the stadium before the match concluded, not due to the loss but because he witnessed agitated fans descending towards the pitch. Ziat expressed concern for safety, particularly in the streets of Jaffa, and stated he fled because he felt there was insufficient police protection for his children.
The article notes that the incidents occurred during the second-round match of the league, highlighting the team's poor start to the season.
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