AI Referee Rules Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Did Not Deserve Red Card
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
An AI referee has ruled that Maccabi Tel Aviv player Raz Shlomo correctly received only a yellow card for a foul in the penalty box during a 2-2 draw against Maccabi Petah Tikva. The AI determined the foul did not warrant a red card, despite denying a goal-scoring opportunity, due to its occurrence within the penalty area. The match also saw late drama with Maccabi Tel Aviv regaining the lead in the 90th minute before conceding an equalizer in stoppage time.
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- AI referee ruled Raz Shlomo deserved yellow, not red, for penalty area foul.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 2-2 with Maccabi Petah Tikva after late equalizer.
- AI analyzed foul using FIFA rules, citing exception for penalty area incidents.
- Shlomo's foul denied goal-scoring opportunity but was not 'excessive force'.
- Shlomo also initiated Maccabi Tel Aviv's 90th-minute goal.
Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 2-2 with Maccabi Petah Tikva on Friday, after the latter equalized early in the second half with a penalty from Guy Hadida. Maccabi Tel Aviv regained the lead in the 90th minute, but former player Eitan Tibi scored a late equalizer in stoppage time, resulting in the draw.
During the match, Maccabi Tel Aviv player Raz Shlomo stepped on Guy Dezant's foot in the penalty area, receiving a yellow card. The incident prompted an analysis by an AI referee, developed with FIFA's rules and tested on various scenarios.
The AI referee determined with 95% certainty that Shlomo should not have received a red card, and that the decision to award a penalty and issue a yellow card was correct. The AI explained that while Shlomo's late tackle constituted a foul and denied an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO), the foul occurred within the penalty area while attempting to play the ball. This specific circumstance, according to the AI's interpretation of Law 12, warrants a reduction in punishment from a red card to a yellow card. The AI also noted that the foul did not rise to the level of "excessive force" or "extreme brutality" required for a direct red card.
Shlomo's foul occurred as Dezant was dribbling into the box. Shlomo attempted a tackle from the side, but was late, making direct contact with Dezant's leg before he could shoot or pass. Dezant fell as a result, and the ball continued towards the goalkeeper.
Earlier in the match, Shlomo was involved in Maccabi Tel Aviv's dramatic 90th-minute goal, initiating the play with a pass to Shagiv Yehezkel, who assisted Ester Suker. However, this goal ultimately was not enough for Maccabi Tel Aviv to secure three points.
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