Israel striker sent off for gun celebration in Nations League defeat

Summarised from 6 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 25 Sept, 10:25 · Archive

Israeli forward Saied Abu Farchi was sent off for simulating gunfire with a corner flag during his goal celebration.

Israel's Saied Abu Farchi was sent off during a UEFA Nations League match against Austria after celebrating his goal by using a corner flag to simulate firing a gun. Abu Farchi scored in the 55th minute to equalise after Austria had taken the lead through a Romano Schmid penalty. The forward received a second yellow card for the celebration, and Israel went on to lose the match 3-1 at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz on Thursday.

How it is being reported

• Israel footballer pleads his innocence as he's sent off for 'GUN GESTURE' celebration - but little-known rule shows the referee was rightSayed Abu Farchi was given his marching orders in the second-half of his side's defeat by Austria, having taken the corner flag out the ground and mimicked a gunshot during the game.Daily Mail Sport · 25 Sept, 09:52
• Israel player sent off for provocative 'gun goal celebration' against AustriaSaied Abu Farchi was gleefully enjoying his goal against Austria in the Nations League until the Israel striker was sent for an early bath because of his celebrationMirror Sport · 25 Sept, 09:08
• Israel’s Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League matchIsrael footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for goal celebration mimicking shooting a gun in match against Austria.Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 07:44
• Israel footballer sent off for using corner flag in gun-firing goal celebrationSaied Abu Farchi scored his side’s equalising goal against Austria (Picture: AFP) Israel footballer Saied Abu Farchi was sent off for appearing to use the corner flag to simulate shooting a gun during his goal celebration. Israel were beaten 3-1 by Austria in their Uefa Nations League clash on…Metro · 25 Sept, 07:36
• Israeli football player sent off after gun-firing goal celebrationIsraeli footballer Saied Abu Farchi has been sent off during a Nations League match after using a corner flag.Al Jazeera · 25 Sept, 06:09
• Israel’s Saied Abu Farchi sent off for gun gesture celebration in defeat by AustriaForward uses corner flag to simulate gun after equaliser Nations League match ends in 3-1 loss for Israel Israel’s forward Saied Abu Farchi was sent off for celebrating his goal against Austria in his side’s 3-1 Nations League defeat on Thursday by using the corner flag to simulate a gun. Abu Farchi headed home in the 55th minute to bring Israel level after Austria had taken the lead through a Romano Schmid penalty before half-time at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 24 Sept, 22:55
• Israel striker sent off for gun celebration in Nations League defeat to AustriaSaied Abu Farchi was shown a second yellow card during the 3-1 loss to Austria after using the corner flag to simulate a gun during his goal celebrationIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 22:46

In this story: Saied Abu Farchi · Austria · Israel · Romano Schmid · UEFA Nations League

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