VAR Upholds Controversial Goal in Hapoel Tiberias vs. Maccabi Haifa Match

First reported by Sport5 · 1 hour ago

What happened

A controversial goal in a match between Hapoel Tiberias and Maccabi Haifa was upheld by VAR, despite protests from Maccabi Haifa players who claimed the ball hit an opponent's hand.

• 01VAR confirmed a controversial goal in the Hapoel Tiberias vs. Maccabi Haifa match.
• 02Maccabi Haifa players argued the ball touched an opponent's hand before the goal.
• 03The goal tied the game at 1-1.
• 04The decision led to claims Maccabi Haifa was treated unfairly.

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N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago

VAR Upholds Controversial Goal in Hapoel Tiberias vs. Maccabi Haifa Match

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

VAR Upholds Controversial Goal in Hapoel Tiberias vs. Maccabi Haifa Match

Sport5Unrated · Hebrew1 hour ago

VAR Upholds Controversial Tiberias Goal Against Maccabi Haifa

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