Hapoel Petah Tikva Claims Referee Bias After Latest Loss

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Hapoel Petah Tikva is frustrated after a 1-0 loss to Beitar Jerusalem, their sixth straight winless game, and claims referee bias. The club is also facing financial difficulties, with key players Diego Arrio and Guy Badash not contributing and likely to leave in January. Player Roey David is set to return to training for the upcoming match against Hapoel Haifa.

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Hapoel Petah Tikva claims referee bias after a 1-0 loss to Beitar Jerusalem.
The team is on a six-game winless streak and fears relegation.
Players Diego Arrio and Guy Badash are expected to leave in January.
Financial issues have prevented Hapoel Petah Tikva from strengthening its squad.
Roey David is returning to full training for the next game.

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Hapoel Petah Tikva is reeling after a 1-0 home loss to Beitar Jerusalem, marking their sixth consecutive game without a win and fueling fears about their league standing. The club is particularly upset with referee Yoav Mizrahi, alleging bias and claiming that a foul by Karim Kimvudi in the 26th minute should have resulted in a red card for Bryan Carvallo. The team has requested an explanation from the Referees Association regarding the incident.

Compounding their on-field struggles, Hapoel Petah Tikva faces significant financial challenges that have impacted their ability to strengthen the squad. Coach Omer Peretz had to let go of players like Songa due to financial constraints. High-profile signings such as Diego Arrio, who is injured, and Guy Badash, who was again left out of the squad, have not contributed as expected.

The club is looking to minimize financial damage by finding solutions for Arrio and Badash, potentially freeing up funds for more impactful signings in the January transfer window. Badash had a prior offer from Ashdod which he rejected, but now understands that refusing to leave could mean being sidelined until the end of the season.

Looking ahead to their next match against Hapoel Haifa, Roey David is set to return to full training and is expected to play. Arrio will also return to training, but his contribution remains a disappointment.

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