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Maccabi Tel Aviv Goalkeeper Sayid Abu Farhi Enters Match Amid Unusual Circumstances
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First reported by N12 · 38 minutes ago
What happened
During Maccabi Tel Aviv's 5-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem, goalkeeper Sayid Abu Farhi entered the game late due to a red card and substitution limits, possibly marking his final minutes before a potential MLS transfer.
- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv led 5-1 against Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli Premier League opener.
- 02Defender Ofek Melika was sent off in the 77th minute, leaving the team short-handed.
- 03Maccabi had already used all five substitutions, forcing goalkeeper Sayid Abu Farhi to enter the match.
- 04Abu Farhi is reportedly considering a move to MLS during the current transfer window.
- 05Social media users joked about the situation, noting the increased "price tag" after Abu Farhi's appearance in goal.
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