Referees Union: Maccabi Ramat Gan Not Unfairly Treated in Galil Game
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The Israeli Referees Association's professional committee reviewed a basketball game between Hapoel Galil Elyon and Maccabi Ramat Gan, concluding that while refereeing was unsatisfactory, Ramat Gan was not unfairly treated. The committee noted errors by referees the referee, Or Zarur, and Idan Stein but found no basis for claims of one-sided officiating. Unacceptable coach behavior was also addressed, and specific calls, including an offensive foul at the end of the game, were reviewed.
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- Israeli Referees Association found no unfair treatment of Maccabi Ramat Gan in a recent game.
- The committee acknowledged unsatisfactory refereeing and noted errors by referees the referee, Or Zarur, and Idan Stein.
- Disparities in fouls and free throws were deemed insufficient evidence of unbalanced officiating.
- The ejection of Maccabi Ramat Gan's coach was reviewed, with one technical foul deemed poorly timed.
- An offensive foul called on a Maccabi Ramat Gan player in the final seconds was deemed correct.
The Israeli Referees Association's professional committee has concluded its review of the officiating in a recent basketball game between Hapoel Galil Elyon and Maccabi Ramat Gan, stating that while the referees' performance was not satisfactory, Ramat Gan was not subjected to unfair treatment. The committee acknowledged numerous errors by referees the referee, Or Zarur, and Idan Stein in both directions during the game, which was part of the second round of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. However, they found no basis for claims of one-sided officiating or discrimination against Maccabi Ramat Gan, noting that disparities in fouls and free throws do not inherently indicate unbalanced refereeing.
The committee also addressed the behavior of coaches, noting unacceptable conduct from both sides, with some actions being penalized and others met with referee restraint. Regarding the ejection of the Maccabi Ramat Gan coach for two technical fouls, the first was deemed justified, but the second was considered poorly timed, occurring during an instance of less egregious behavior. The offensive foul called on a Maccabi Ramat Gan player in the final seconds was confirmed as correct, as the player extended his elbows and struck a defender's head, though it was classified as a standard offensive foul rather than a severe one because the elbows did not exceed the player's cylinder.
Following the review, notes were recorded for the teams and coaches. The game took place in Kfar Blum.
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