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Beitar Jerusalem Player Explains 'Bad Smell' Gesture After Win
Beitar Jerusalem secured a narrow 1-0 away victory against Hapoel Petah Tikva on Sunday, keeping them within four points of the league leaders. The decisive goal was scored by Yarden Shua from a penalty in the 12th minute at the Moshava Stadium, which is also referred to as the Shlomo Biton Stadium. The win ended a two-game winless streak for Beitar Jerusalem, while Hapoel Petah Tikva suffered their fifth loss in six matches.
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What happened
- 01Beitar Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 on Sunday at the Moshava Stadium.
- 02Yarden Shua scored the winning goal for Beitar Jerusalem from a penalty in the 12th minute.
- 03The victory keeps Beitar Jerusalem within four points of the league summit and ends a two-game winless streak.
- 04Hapoel Petah Tikva suffered their fifth loss in six matches and remains without a win since the second week of the season.
- 05Yarden Shua denied accusations of racism, explaining his gesture was a reaction to Alex Musonda spitting at him.
- 06Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen praised the team's defense but noted offensive struggles in the second half.
- 07Almog Cohen stated he did not see Shua's gesture during the match but confirmed the team would review it.
- 08Hapoel Petah Tikva coach Omar Peretz expressed disappointment with the defeat but was encouraged by his team's play.
Following the match, Yarden Shua addressed an online controversy regarding an alleged racist gesture he made toward defender Alex Musonda. Shua explained that Musonda had approached him and spat, prompting Shua to make a gesture mimicking a bad smell and remark that Musonda smelled bad. Shua dismissed the incident as nonsense, suggesting that the commotion was amplified simply because of his name.
Beitar Jerusalem coach Almog Cohen praised his team's improved defensive commitment and play, though he noted offensive struggles and a lack of directness in the second half. Cohen stated he had not noticed Shua's gesture during the match but added that the team would review the incident. Hapoel Petah Tikva coach Omar Peretz expressed disappointment with the loss but felt encouraged by his team's recent performance.
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