Bnei Sakhnin Midfielder Eliel Peretz Receives Unusual Red Card

In a dramatic turn of events during a match between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Maccabi Tel Aviv, Eliel Peretz, a player for Bnei Sakhnin, was controversially sent off in the 44th minute. Peretz received a second yellow card, resulting in a red card and an early exit from the game, after arguing with referee Yigal Fried. The initial yellow was for "unnecessary talk," and Peretz's continued protests led to the second caution just moments later.

The decision incensed the Be'er Sheva bench. Coach Ran Kozuch and his assistant Ben Binyamin reportedly approached the fourth official, Aviad Shiloh, expressing their disbelief and anger. They questioned how a player could be dismissed in such a manner during a crucial game, calling the referee's decision "irresponsible."

The match itself was described as a "crazy" first half, with numerous events unfolding within the initial 45 minutes.