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Hapoel Petah Tikva and Maccabi Netanya Draw; Coaches Express Disappointment
Hapoel Petah Tikva faces a potential technical defeat after fielding 12 players simultaneously during their match against Maccabi Netanya on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
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- 01Hapoel Petah Tikva faces a potential technical defeat after fielding 12 players simultaneously against Maccabi Netanya on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
- 02The match ended in a 1-1 draw after Maor Levy scored a penalty for Maccabi Netanya during added time.
- 03The extra player was on the field during the penalty kick because a player failed to leave during a substitution attempt.
- 04The infraction left Hapoel Petah Tikva with 11 outfield players and a goalkeeper on the pitch at the same time.
- 05According to Ynet, the Israeli Football Association is expected to review the incident, which could lead to a forfeit.
- 06According to Mako, the team, known as the "Malavsim," was already disappointed by the late equalizer before the discovery.
The incident occurred during added time of the match, which had ended in a 1-1 draw. Maccabi Netanya was awarded a late penalty, which Maor Levy scored to secure the tie. During a substitution attempt by Hapoel Petah Tikva, one player failed to leave the pitch, leaving 11 outfield players plus the goalkeeper on the field when the penalty was taken.
The discovery of the extra player on the field after the match concluded has put the draw in jeopardy. According to Sport5, the team was already upset by the late penalty that resulted in the draw. Mako reported that the team, known as the "Malavsim," faces potential sanctions following the discovery.
According to Ynet, the Israeli Football Association will likely review the incident. This violation of football regulations could result in Hapoel Petah Tikva forfeiting the match and being handed a technical loss, which would turn their hard-fought draw into a complete defeat.
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