Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv Fans Clash With Signs, Flares, and Fire
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
The Toto Cup final between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was disrupted by fan disturbances, including a sign battle and the ignition of numerous flares and a fire. The match was delayed by nine minutes due to heavy smoke. Both clubs face additional disciplinary action following the incidents, which add to existing tensions over previous fan behavior.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv fans engaged in a sign battle and set off flares and a fire during the Toto Cup final.
- The match was delayed by nine minutes due to heavy smoke from flares and a fire in the stands.
- Hapoel fans displayed signs referencing war, while Maccabi fans responded with signs about leaks and counter-attacks.
- Both clubs are already under scrutiny for past fan incidents and disciplinary issues.
- Additional disciplinary hearings are expected for both Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
The Toto Cup final between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium on Thursday was marred by significant fan disturbances before the game even began. While the players prepared on the field, the spotlight quickly shifted to the ultra fan groups of both clubs. The pre-game tension escalated into a coordinated "sign battle" minutes before kickoff. Hapoel fans unfurled a banner referencing Gidi Gov's song, "Clouds of war are approaching with a sound of terror and thunder." Maccabi fans, anticipating this, responded with signs reading "Clouds of leak" and "Maccabi is approaching with a sound of terror and thunder," directly referencing the original song's lyrics and a perceived leak from Hapoel.
The conflict continued after the whistle when dozens of flares were ignited in both stands, creating a heavy smoke screen and forcing referee Shinir Levi to halt the match just 50 seconds into play. The situation worsened when a significant fire broke out in Gate 5, the section occupied by Hapoel fans. Firefighters were called to the scene and worked to extinguish the flames. Play resumed after a nine-minute delay as the smoke began to clear.
These incidents occur amidst considerable disciplinary tension surrounding both clubs. Maccabi Tel Aviv is currently under a suspended sentence that prohibits the sale of tickets for one away game due to previous derby incidents. Hapoel Tel Aviv was fined 20,000 shekels on the same day for racist chants directed at Maccabi during a recent match. Both teams are now expected to face further disciplinary hearings for the fire and the game's stoppage.
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