Maccabi Haifa Fans Debate Referee's Call in Draw Against Kiryat Shmona
Maccabi Haifa players and fans are questioning a refereeing decision during Monday night's match against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, following a penalty appeal that was denied. Approximately 30 minutes into the game, a ball was crossed into the penalty area, and during the play, it appeared that Nemanja Ljubisavljevic may have touched the ball, potentially influencing its trajectory. However, the referee, Aviv Klein, did not award a penalty, and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team did not intervene.
The incident has sparked debate among supporters, with the club posing a question to its fans on social media: "Did Maccabi Haifa get robbed against Kiryat Shmona?" A poll was included for fans to cast their votes on the controversial call.
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