Red Star Belgrade Coach Dian Stankovic Sent Off and Provokes Home Fans During Match
During a UEFA Champions League match between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Red Star Belgrade, the Serbian coach Dian Stankovic was shown a red card around the 57th minute. The incident occurred after a penalty was not awarded for a foul on Red Star player Mohamed Abu Fani. At that point, Hapoel Be'er Sheva was leading 1-0 thanks to a goal by Igor Zlatanovic.
Following his dismissal, Stankovic reacted unusually by gesturing towards the home crowd at the Marakana stadium, clapping his hands and encouraging them to continue booing. This provoked the Red Star fans, who responded by intensifying their whistles and jeers. The episode was described as bizarre and became a notable moment in the match.
The match was ongoing at the time of the report, with Red Star trailing and the coach's behavior adding tension to the atmosphere. The incident highlights the emotional intensity surrounding the game and the coach's frustration with the refereeing decisions.
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