Hapoel Jerusalem Demands Police Action After Fans Attacked Following Loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
After Hapoel Jerusalem's 5-2 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv, some Maccabi fans attacked Hapoel supporters, damaging cars and causing injuries. Hapoel Jerusalem demands police intervention and expects Maccabi to distance itself from the offenders.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem fans were attacked by Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters after a 5-2 match loss.
- Attackers sprayed and damaged Hapoel fans' vehicles, causing injuries requiring medical care.
- Hapoel Jerusalem demands police action against the rioters and expects Maccabi to act against offenders.
- An eyewitness reported being punched and others hospitalized following the assaults.
- The club condemned the violence as a setback for Israeli football and called for fan safety measures.
Following a 5-2 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv on Sunday night, Hapoel Jerusalem fans were assaulted by a small group of Maccabi supporters. The attackers sprayed and damaged vehicles belonging to Hapoel fans, leading to injuries and medical treatment for some victims. The club issued a statement condemning the violence, describing the scenes as "old and terrible" and calling on the police to take action against the rioters. They also expressed confidence that Maccabi Tel Aviv would distance itself from the perpetrators within their fan base, questioning the value of football if such behavior continues.
An eyewitness recounted to Sport 5 that he and three friends were attacked in their car, with at least two others requiring hospital treatment. He reported being punched in the eye but sustained no serious injuries. The incident has raised concerns about fan violence in Israeli football and the need for stronger law enforcement measures to ensure safety at matches.
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