Hapoel Haifa Coach Slams Referee After Loss to Kiryat Shmona
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Haifa coach Haim Silvas heavily criticized referee Nael Odeh after his team's 2-0 loss to Ironi Kiryat Shmona, citing a controversial red card as a turning point. Silvas felt Odeh made himself the "star of the evening" by issuing the card and making questionable calls. Despite the loss, Kiryat Shmona's coach Shai Brada praised his team's effort and player Ben David's performance. The win allowed Kiryat Shmona to head into the break with a positive result.
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- Hapoel Haifa coach Haim Silvas criticized referee Nael Odeh for a controversial red card in a 2-0 loss.
- Silvas accused Odeh of deciding to be the "star of the evening" during the match.
- The red card was issued to Dario Zupearic, leaving Hapoel Haifa with nine men.
- Kiryat Shmona's coach Shai Brada praised his team's hard work and player Ben David.
- Player Shai Ben David scored a goal and expressed happiness with the team's win.
Hapoel Haifa coach Haim Silvas expressed strong criticism of referee Nael Odeh following his team's 2-0 loss to Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Saturday. Silvas accused Odeh of deciding to be the "star of the evening" after issuing a controversial red card to Dario Zupearic, which he felt significantly impacted the game.
Silvas lamented that his team dominated the first half and controlled the match, stating it was only a matter of time before they secured a win. However, he believes Odeh's decisions, including the red card and a foul call on Keita that led to a goal conceded while playing with nine men, turned the game. "It hurts very much," Silvas said, expressing pain for his players, the fans, and the team's performance.
Despite the difficulties, Silvas acknowledged that his team faced significant challenges and that Kiryat Shmona played better in the second half, especially after the red card. He also briefly touched upon a potential transfer ban in January, hoping it would be resolved to ease the team's situation.
Kiryat Shmona's coach, Shai Brada, was pleased with his team's return to winning ways and their hard work. He praised player Ben David, calling him a "great defender" with a strong left foot, and believes he deserves a place in the national team. Brada also commented on player Pop, emphasizing the need to give him time to adapt.
Kiryat Shmona's player Shai Ben David expressed happiness with his goal and the team's victory, noting that it was important to go into the break with a win. He also commended the team's fans for their constant support.
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