Beitar Jerusalem Captain Yarden Shua Accused of Spitting Incident

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Beitar Jerusalem captain Yarden Shua scored the winning penalty in a 1-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva, but was involved in an incident where he claims an opponent spat on him. The club accepted Shua's explanation but urged him to act more maturely. Coach Almog Cohen also criticized the game's kickoff time due to Shabbat observance. Several players are expected to leave the team in January.

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Beitar Jerusalem captain Yarden Shua scored the winning penalty in a 1-0 victory.
Shua claims Hapoel Petah Tikva's Alex Musonda spat on him, prompting his reaction.
The club accepted Shua's explanation but wants more mature conduct from him.
Coach Almog Cohen will walk to the stadium due to a 3:00 PM kickoff on Shabbat.
Several players, including Ravid Abergil and Nevo Shadu, are expected to leave in January.

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Beitar Jerusalem's captain, Yarden Shua, scored the winning penalty in their 1-0 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva on Sunday, but was also at the center of a controversy. Shua claims that Hapoel Petah Tikva defender Alex Musonda spat on him, leading to his reaction. The club has accepted Shua's account but expects him to exhibit more mature behavior in the future and avoid such incidents.

While the offense was committed by an opponent, the club acknowledged Shua's reaction. Beitar Jerusalem's defense was praised for its confidence, contrasting with the forward line, which struggled to perform against Omer Peretz's team. This was the second consecutive game where Beitar failed to score from open play, an area they aim to improve.

The team is already preparing for their upcoming Saturday match against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona. Coach Almog Cohen expressed dissatisfaction with the 3:00 PM kickoff time, noting that as an observant Jew, he will have to walk to the stadium due to the timing. Historically, Beitar Jerusalem has avoided holding training sessions on Shabbat.

Cohen faces a recurring dilemma regarding foreign players, likely choosing between Eugene Ansah and Jombosko Calo (who was absent from the recent match) to be left out. Players Ziv Ben Shimol and Noam Mucha are not receiving significant playing time and may seek loan moves in January. Ravid Abergil and Nevo Shadu are expected to depart the club, having been excluded from the squad for some time.