VAR Upholds Controversial Goal in Hapoel Tiberias vs. Maccabi Haifa Match
A goal scored by Hapoel Tiberias against Maccabi Haifa, which leveled the score at 1-1, has sparked controversy. Maccabi Haifa players protested the goal, claiming the ball struck the hand of Hapoel Tiberias player Ari Cohen en route to the net. Despite the appeals, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the play and ultimately confirmed the goal, scored by Ganim.
The decision has led to accusations that Maccabi Haifa was wronged in the match, which took place on Saturday evening. The league is the Israeli Premier League.
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