Beitar Jerusalem Demands Review of Red Cards After Controversial Draw
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Beitar Jerusalem is demanding a review of a controversial penalty awarded to Ironi Kiryat Shmona in their 1-1 draw, which led to a late equalizer and red cards for player Timoti Muzi and coach Almog Cohen. The club has requested full audio recordings from the referees and VAR, and seeks to overturn the suspensions. However, Israeli football regulations make overturning automatic suspensions unlikely.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem demands review of penalty and red cards after controversial 1-1 draw.
- Club seeks audio recordings from referees and VAR to understand penalty decision.
- Beitar Jerusalem aims to overturn red cards for player Timoti Muzi and coach Almog Cohen.
- Israeli football regulations make overturning automatic suspensions unlikely.
- Club also complained about disrespectful behavior from some officiating staff.
Beitar Jerusalem has formally requested a comprehensive review of the controversial penalty awarded to Ironi Kiryat Shmona in their 1-1 draw on Saturday, which led to a late equalizer. The club, through CEO Kfir Edri, sent a strong letter to the Football Association, the League Management, and the Referees Association demanding transparency regarding the match's crucial moments.
Specifically, Beitar Jerusalem is seeking access to the full audio recordings of the officiating crew and the VAR team during the incident that led to the penalty. They aim to understand the decision-making process and the communication between the main referee, Dekel Tzinno, and his colleagues. The club also wants a re-evaluation of the red cards issued to player Timoti Muzi and coach Almog Cohen, who were sent off following protests against the referee's decision.
Beitar Jerusalem argues that such a contentious call, resulting in professional repercussions for the club, warrants a thorough examination of all circumstances. They intend to work with the Football Association's legal department to try and overturn Almog Cohen's suspension, citing a precedent from the 2026 World Cup where a player's red card was reviewed. However, sources within the association's legal department indicated that such a move is unlikely to be permitted under Israeli regulations.
The club referenced disciplinary rule 76(e), which states that the tribunal cannot revoke an automatic suspension, even if the player or official is later cleared of the charge. This was illustrated by the case of Ofek Nadir, a player for Hapoel Jerusalem, whose automatic suspension was not canceled despite being cleared of an accusation.
Beyond the penalty incident, Beitar Jerusalem also addressed what they described as disrespectful and condescending behavior from some officiating staff towards the club and its personnel at Teddy Stadium. They have previously raised concerns about this issue and urged the Referees Association to investigate and ensure respectful and equitable conduct in all matches. The club concluded its letter by stating that while refereeing errors can occur, when they are game-deciding and lead to suspensions, transparency and accountability are paramount, and they will not accept the matter being swept under the rug.
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