VAR Upholds Controversial Tiberias Goal Against Maccabi Haifa
A controversial goal scored by Tiberias against Maccabi Haifa in a league match has sparked debate, with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ultimately deciding to allow the goal. The score was tied 1-1 when Tiberias equalized.
Maccabi Haifa players protested the goal, claiming the ball had touched the hand of Tiberias player Ari Cohen on its way into the net. Despite the appeals, the VAR reviewed the incident and confirmed the referee's decision to count the goal.
The decision has led to accusations that Maccabi Haifa was wronged in the match.
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