Israeli Soccer Player Sent Off After Goal Celebration
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli soccer player Sayed Abu Farhi was controversially sent off after scoring a goal due to a yellow card for his celebration, which the referee deemed provocative. Coach Ran Ben Shimon was also ejected in protest.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Player Sayed Abu Farhi received a second yellow card for celebrating a goal.
- The celebration involved a gesture described as a 'shooting gesture'.
- The referee cited 'defiant or disrespectful' actions for the caution.
- VAR confirmed the referee's decision to send off the player.
- Coach Ran Ben Shimon was also ejected from the match in protest.
Israeli national team player Sayed Abu Farhi was sent off with a second yellow card during a match against Austria on Thursday, immediately after scoring his first goal for the team. Abu Farhi received the initial yellow card earlier in the game. The second yellow card was issued after he ran towards the corner flag and mimicked what Austrian media described as a "shooting gesture" as part of his goal celebration.
According to Law 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, players must be cautioned if they climb fences, approach spectators in a manner that causes distress, behave provocatively, or cover their faces. The referee stated that Abu Farhi's actions were "defiant or disrespectful," leading to the second yellow card and subsequent expulsion.
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the incident, confirming the referee's decision. In protest of the ruling, Israeli coach Ran Ben Shimon was also sent off. The Israeli national team commented that the celebration is "a regular celebration for Abu Farhi. A bizarre whistle."
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Centre 4Right 1Arab 2Other 2
