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Ongoing Story· Day 13

Maccabi Haifa Suffers Third Heaviest Defeat at Sammy Ofer Stadium

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Maccabi Haifa Fans Riot After Heavy Loss to Maccabi Netanya

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Maccabi Haifa fans rioted at Sammy Ofer Stadium on November 7, 2026, after the team suffered a 4-0 loss to Maccabi Netanya. Supporters chanted "Resign" at coach Barak Bakhar and player Lior Refaelov, and threw objects onto the field. Chairs were uprooted from the stands in protest of the team's third consecutive defeat.

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  • Maccabi Haifa fans rioted at Sammy Ofer Stadium after a 4-0 loss to Maccabi Netanya.
  • Supporters chanted "Resign" at coach Barak Bakhar and player Lior Refaelov.
  • Fans threw objects onto the field and uprooted chairs from the stands.
  • The defeat was Maccabi Haifa's third consecutive loss.
  • The incident occurred on November 7, 2026.
Maccabi Haifa Fans Riot After Heavy Loss to Maccabi Netanya
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Following Maccabi Haifa's devastating 4-0 defeat to Maccabi Netanya at Sammy Ofer Stadium on November 7, 2026, angry fans erupted in protest. This marked the team's third consecutive loss, fueling immense frustration among the supporters. Chants of "Resign" were directed at coach Barak Bakhar and player Lior Refaelov immediately after the final whistle. The crowd also confronted the players, demanding they remove their jerseys and accusing them of lacking respect, calling the performance a "disgrace."

In response to the team's poor showing, fans began uprooting chairs from the stadium stands. Objects were also thrown from the northern stand onto the field, escalating the unrest. The incident occurred during the closing moments of the match, highlighting the deep disappointment and anger felt by the fanbase after the significant loss.

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