Bnei Yehuda Complains to Referees Association Over Controversial Penalty

Bnei Yehuda has filed a sharp complaint with the Referees Association against referee Aviad Shiloach and his officiating crew following their dramatic 4-3 overtime loss to M.S. Ashdod in the State Cup on Wednesday. The club is particularly incensed by a late, disputed penalty awarded to Ashdod, which they believe directly influenced the game's outcome and led to their elimination from the prestigious tournament.

In their letter, Bnei Yehuda expressed "indignation, disgust, and dismay" at the officiating, stating that Shiloach's "erroneous and scandalous decisions, to put it mildly, affected the game's result in an unacceptable manner." The club argued that these decisions were not mere isolated mistakes but a "rare sequence of substantive decisions" that unfairly favored Ashdod and undermined the integrity of the sport.

Bnei Yehuda also pointed out a statistically unusual pattern, noting that Shiloach has officiated 13 of their recent matches, resulting in seven losses and six draws. They requested a thorough review of all officiating incidents, including video analysis, and a professional assessment of the referee's competence and credibility, suggesting a polygraph test if necessary.

Furthermore, the club demanded that Shiloach be barred from officiating their matches for the remainder of the current season. They await a professional and reasoned response from the association regarding the reviewed incidents.