Bnei Yehuda Eliminated From State Cup After Controversial Penalty
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Bnei Yehuda was eliminated from the State Cup after a controversial penalty in the 122nd minute led to a 4-3 loss against MS Ashdod. Assistant coach Niso Kapluto called the penalty decision "scandalous" and praised his team's comeback from a two-goal deficit. Player Omer Shirazi also expressed pride in the team's fight despite the "disappointing" outcome. Bnei Yehuda will now focus on their league campaign, facing Ashdod again on Monday.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Bnei Yehuda lost 4-3 to MS Ashdod in the State Cup due to a late penalty.
- The decisive penalty was scored in the 122nd minute of extra time.
- Bnei Yehuda's assistant coach called the penalty decision "scandalous."
- The team came back from a 2-0 deficit and played with ten men.
- Bnei Yehuda will face Ashdod again in a league match on Monday.
Bnei Yehuda was dramatically eliminated from the WINNER State Cup on Wednesday, losing 4-3 to MS Ashdod in the Round of 32 after a penalty kick in the 122nd minute. The decisive penalty, scored by Shavit Mazol, sparked outrage among Bnei Yehuda players and staff.
Assistant coach Niso Kapluto expressed frustration with the officiating, stating, "I didn't see the replay, but from what I understand it was a scandalous call, similar to what happened most of the game." He praised his team's effort, noting their comeback from a 2-0 deficit and playing with ten men. "We lost unfairly, but I think we gave everything. The players gave their souls, ran, fought, believed until the last whistle. In the end, one whistle ruined everything for us," Kapluto added.
Despite the disappointment, Kapluto emphasized the team's focus on the league. "We have a very important goal. We will run hard in the league. We will come to fight on Monday against Ashdod, I'm sure the result will be in our favor." Bnei Yehuda is set to face Ashdod again in a league match on Monday.
Player Omer Shirazi echoed the sentiment of fighting spirit and pride in his teammates. "We managed to lift ourselves up thanks to us and thanks to the crowd. We made a comeback," Shirazi said. He acknowledged the disappointment of conceding a penalty late in extra time but highlighted the team's resilience. "I'm proud of my friends who gave their hearts. I have no complaint against them." Shirazi concluded by stressing the need to move on quickly from the cup exit and prepare for the upcoming league game.
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