Bnei Yehuda Eliminated From State Cup After Controversial Penalty
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Bnei Yehuda was eliminated from the State Cup after a 4-3 loss to MS Ashdod, decided by a penalty in the 122nd minute. The team's assistant coach, Niso Kapluto, called the penalty "scandalous" and praised his players' fight. Player Omer Shirazi also expressed disappointment but pride in the team's effort, urging them to focus on league play. The loss came after Bnei Yehuda fought back from a two-goal deficit and played with ten men.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Bnei Yehuda was eliminated from the State Cup by MS Ashdod via a 122nd-minute penalty.
- The team's assistant coach called the decisive penalty call "scandalous."
- Bnei Yehuda fought back from a 2-0 deficit and played with ten men.
- Player Omer Shirazi expressed pride in the team's effort despite the loss.
- Bnei Yehuda will now focus on their league campaign.
Bnei Yehuda was dramatically eliminated from the State Cup on Wednesday evening following a 4-3 loss to MS Ashdod, decided by a penalty kick in the 122nd minute. The team's players and staff expressed significant anger over the penalty call, which they deemed "scandalous." Assistant coach Niso Kapluto stated that the team gave "more than above and beyond," describing the players as "men" who fought back from a 2-0 deficit and played with ten men. He added that while he hadn't seen a replay, he understood the penalty decision was controversial, similar to other calls throughout the match. Despite the loss, Kapluto emphasized the team's resilience and focus on their league goals, with another match against Ashdod scheduled for Monday.
Player Omer Shirazi echoed the sentiment of disappointment but pride in his teammates' effort. He acknowledged the missed opportunity after scoring the third goal, which he felt could have secured their advancement. Shirazi described the late penalty as "disappointing" but highlighted the team's fight and the support of the fans. He stressed the need to move on quickly from the cup exit and prepare for the upcoming league game, expressing confidence in the team's ability to compete.
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