Israel Player Sent Off After Scoring First National Team Goal
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israeli footballer Sayed Abu Farhi was controversially red-carded after scoring his first national team goal against Austria, following a celebration deemed provocative by the referee. The decision, upheld by VAR, also led to the expulsion of coach Ran Ben Shimon.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Sayed Abu Farhi received a second yellow card and was sent off after scoring.
- The referee cited a "shooting gesture" celebration as provocative.
- The decision was upheld by VAR, despite protests from the Israeli team.
- Coach Ran Ben Shimon was also ejected for protesting the call.
- The Israeli team called the referee's decision "bizarre."
Israeli national team player Sayed Abu Farhi was controversially sent off with a second yellow card immediately after scoring his first goal for the team in a match against Austria on Thursday. The incident occurred when Abu Farhi ran towards the corner flag to celebrate his goal and mimicked what Austrian media described as a "shooting gesture." He had already received a yellow card earlier in the game.
According to Article 12.1 of the Laws of the Game, goal celebrations cannot be excessive. While leaving the field of play for a celebration does not automatically warrant a card, a player can be penalized for climbing fences, approaching spectators in a manner that endangers them, provocative behavior, or covering their face.
The referee deemed Abu Farhi's actions to be "defiant or disrespectful," leading to the second yellow card and his subsequent expulsion. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the decision and upheld the referee's call. In protest of the ruling, Israeli coach Ran Ben Shimon was also sent off.
Sources within the Israeli national team described the referee's decision as "bizarre" and stated that the celebration is a regular one for Abu Farhi.
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