Bnei Yehuda Eliminated From State Cup After Controversial Penalty
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Bnei Yehuda was eliminated from the State Cup by MS Ashdod after a controversial penalty in the 122nd minute of their 4-3 loss. Assistant coach Niso Kapluto and player Omer Shirazi criticized the "scandalous" penalty call but praised the team's fighting spirit. The team will now focus on their league campaign, aiming for promotion.
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 penalty decision "scandalous" and criticized officiating.
- Bnei Yehuda fought back from a 2-0 deficit and played with ten men.
- Player Omer Shirazi praised the team's effort and the fans' support.
- Bnei Yehuda will now focus on their league promotion goals.
Bnei Yehuda was dramatically eliminated from the State Cup on Wednesday evening after a 4-3 loss to MS Ashdod, decided by a penalty kick in the 122nd minute. The "Orange" team expressed outrage over the decision, which they deemed "scandalous." Niso Kapluto, Bnei Yehuda's assistant coach, stated that the players gave "more than above and beyond" and fought back from a 2-0 deficit, even while playing with ten men. He described the penalty call as "scandalous," similar to other questionable calls throughout the match, but emphasized the team's determination to move forward with their heads held high.
Kapluto acknowledged the disappointment of losing but praised the players' effort and belief until the final whistle. He noted that while the cup is an enjoyable competition, the team has a more important goal in the league and will focus on their upcoming match against Ashdod on Monday. Player Omer Shirazi echoed these sentiments, crediting the team and fans for their comeback. He expressed regret over the missed opportunity after scoring the third goal, which tied the game, and the subsequent penalty. Shirazi highlighted the team's resilience and fighting spirit, even with a player down, and stressed the need to quickly shift focus to the league.
Shirazi concluded by expressing pride in his teammates' performance and the collective effort. Despite the "bummer" of conceding a goal before penalties, he stated that the team leaves the competition with their heads held high, ready to compete in the league. The team has limited time to dwell on the loss before their next league fixture.
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