Arroyo Refuses Handshake With Coach Peretz After Early Substitution
During a heated match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Petah Tikva on Friday, a notable incident occurred involving Petah Tikva's coach, Omer Peretz, and player Diego Arroyo. Hapoel Tel Aviv dominated the early part of the game, leading 2-0 within 17 minutes with goals from Emmanuel Boateng and Chico. The match ultimately ended in a 3-0 victory for Tel Aviv, with an own goal by Israelov sealing the win.
In response to his team's poor performance, coach Omer Peretz made two uncharacteristic early substitutions in the 24th minute. Defenders Roey Israelov and debutant Or Israelov replaced Avishai Cohen and Diego Arroyo. Arroyo, a Bolivian center-back, reacted poorly to being substituted.
Instead of joining his teammates on the bench, Arroyo walked directly off the field and down the tunnel towards the locker room. He notably did not shake hands with coach Peretz, signaling his displeasure with the decision. The incident highlights a moment of tension within the visiting team during a challenging game.
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