Hapoel Petah Tikva Faces Technical Loss After 12 Players on Field

Hapoel Petah Tikva is in a difficult situation following their 1-1 draw against Maccabi Netanya on Saturday. In added time, Maor Levy scored a penalty for Netanya, but the match's outcome is now in question. It has emerged that Hapoel Petah Tikva may be handed a technical loss because 12 players were on the field simultaneously during the penalty incident. In addition to the goalkeeper, 11 outfield players were present on the pitch when Levy took the penalty, a clear violation of football regulations. The club attempted to make a substitution during added time, but one player reportedly failed to leave the field, leading to the excess number of players. This infraction could result in the team forfeiting the match.

The incident occurred during the final moments of the game, which had been tied 1-1. The penalty itself was awarded and converted, but the subsequent discovery of 12 players on the field has cast a shadow over the result.