Bnei Sakhnin Coach and Goalkeeper Draw Attention After Match
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Bnei Sakhnin's goalkeeper Raul Blelbrao received a 300 shekel tip from a fan after a match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, an incident he found amusing. Coach Yossi Abuksis also faced harsh insults from opposing fans, leading to club support for him. The team secured a draw in the away game, and the club praised both Blelbrao and coach Id Barbra for their season performances. Stones were also thrown at a fan bus after the match.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Goalkeeper Raul Blelbrao received a 300 shekel tip from a fan after a draw against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Coach Yossi Abuksis was insulted by opposing fans, prompting support from his club, Bnei Sakhnin.
- Bnei Sakhnin secured an unexpected away point against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Stones were thrown at a Bnei Sakhnin fan bus after the game, causing damage.
- The club praised goalkeeper Blelbrao and coach Id Barbra for their season performances.
Bnei Sakhnin secured a valuable away point against Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium, a result few predicted before the game. Two incidents overshadowed the match: an altercation between opposing fans and coach Yossi Abuksis, and a "tip" received by goalkeeper Raul Blelbrao.
Abuksis was reportedly upset by harsh insults from Maccabi fans, which extended to his family. He told club officials he was deeply hurt by the severe chants during and after the game. Bnei Sakhnin supported their coach, stating that while curses are acceptable, wishes of death and illness are not, emphasizing that it is "just football."
In addition to the fan-coach conflict, stones were thrown at a bus carrying Bnei Sakhnin fans after the match, causing damage to its windows. A police complaint was filed regarding the incident, though fortunately, no one was injured.
The game's unexpected hero, goalkeeper Raul Blelbrao, who had an exceptional performance, received a 300 shekel tip from a team supporter. He also gave 100 shekels to a volunteer youth accompanying the club. Blelbrao described the situation as funny, stating he didn't know what to do and didn't want to offend the fan, whom he appreciates.
The club praised Blelbrao and his coach, Id Barbra, for their performances since the start of the season.
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