Maccabi Haifa Plays One Minute with 10 Men Due to New Substitution Rule
During a Toto Cup match against Bnei Sakhnin on August 8, 2026, Maccabi Haifa experienced the impact of a new Israeli Premier League rule regarding substitutions. In the 69th minute, Manuel Benson was set to replace Bronninio, marking his first appearance since May after recovering from injury. However, Benson's return was delayed by an additional 60 seconds because Bronninio took over 10 seconds to leave the field. Referee Yoni Kalaz enforced the new regulation, requiring Benson to wait outside for an extra minute before entering. As a result, Maccabi Haifa played one minute with only 10 players on the pitch. This incident highlights the practical effects of the new substitution rule implemented for the upcoming season.
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