Confetti Chaos Halts Tel Aviv Derby Game
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
A Tel Aviv derby basketball game was stopped multiple times due to fans throwing confetti onto the court, causing anger among the referees. Referee Amit Barak demanded action from Maccabi Tel Aviv's security, stating he was giving them a final chance to control the situation. Hapoel Tel Aviv also requested more security due to fan behavior, which was subsequently provided.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Referee Amit Barak halted the Tel Aviv derby game multiple times due to fan confetti throwing.
- Barak demanded an explanation from Maccabi Tel Aviv security regarding their lack of intervention.
- The referee issued a final warning to security before threatening further action.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv requested and received increased security around their bench.
- The disruptions occurred throughout the game, including the third quarter.
A Tel Aviv derby basketball game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was repeatedly halted due to fans throwing confetti onto the court. The disruptions began early in the game and continued into the third quarter, infuriating the referees. Referee Amit Barak expressed his frustration, demanding to know from Maccabi Tel Aviv officials where the security was and why they were not intervening. He stated to the referees, "They started throwing during the game, I want security, the force commander, to tell me what he is doing. We are stopping now. Explain to us how to deal with this, because so far it seems they are not dealing with it."
Barak then addressed the security commander, saying, "They are throwing during the game and at the bench, they are throwing at people. Bring people in. I am giving them one last chance, otherwise I will move on." Following this, Hapoel Tel Aviv requested additional security around their bench due to curses from Maccabi Tel Aviv fans seated behind them, leading to an increased security presence.
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