Debate Erupts Over Controversial Goal in Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs. Maccabi Petah Tikva Match
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Petah Tikva gained a surprising halftime lead over Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Sunday after a controversial stoppage-time goal by Guy Dezent. The goal was allowed to stand after VAR review, despite suspicions of a handball. A source from the Referees Association stated the decision was made because the handball could not be definitively proven.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Petah Tikva led Hapoel Be'er Sheva at halftime due to a controversial goal.
- Guy Dezent scored the disputed goal in stoppage time.
- VAR reviewed the play for a potential handball but allowed the goal.
- A Referees Association source cited lack of definitive proof for the handball decision.
Maccabi Petah Tikva took a surprising halftime lead against Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Sunday, thanks to a goal scored in stoppage time by Guy Dezent. The goal, however, has sparked controversy due to a potential handball by Dezent in the build-up. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the play but ultimately confirmed the goal.
According to a source from the Referees Association speaking to Sport 5, the VAR examined the incident. However, since it could not be definitively proven that Dezent's hand touched the ball, the decision was made to allow the goal. The match continued with Maccabi Petah Tikva holding the advantage at the break.
