Beitar Jerusalem Player Explains Controversial Gesture After Win
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Beitar Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0, with player Yarden Shua explaining a controversial gesture he made towards an opponent as a reaction to being spat at. Teammate Almog Cohen acknowledged the incident and stated it would be reviewed. Shua dismissed the controversy, attributing it to his reputation, and expressed satisfaction with the team's winning streak.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 in a league match.
- Player Yarden Shua explained a gesture towards Alex Musonda as a reaction to spitting.
- Shua stated his opponent "smelled bad" after being approached and spat upon.
- Almog Cohen acknowledged the incident and said it would be examined.
- Shua dismissed the controversy, attributing it to his name's impact.
- The win keeps Beitar Jerusalem four points behind the league leaders.
Beitar Jerusalem secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva on Sunday, returning to winning ways and maintaining a four-point gap from the league leaders. Player Almog Cohen expressed satisfaction with many aspects of the game, noting the team's strong start and dominant second half, though he felt they could have scored a second goal. He praised the team's improved defensive commitment and stated that the 1-0 scoreline did not reflect the overall performance.
Cohen also commented on teammate Yarden Shua's actions during the match. Shua made a gesture, described as mimicking a bad smell, towards opponent Alex Musonda after Musonda approached him. Cohen stated he would examine the incident, admitting he hadn't noticed it during the game. He added that Shua is giving his all and that this is the way forward for the team's progress.
Shua himself addressed the gesture, explaining that Musonda had approached him and spat, which he found unpleasant. Shua stated he told Musonda he "smelled bad," dismissing the ensuing controversy as unnecessary noise, attributing it to his own name being well-known and impactful. He expressed happiness with the win and the team's current momentum, acknowledging a slower start to the season but emphasizing the team's current winning streak and his contribution.
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