Israel’s Saied Abu Farchi sent off for rocket-launch celebration against Austria | OneFootball

Saied Abu Farchi was sent off after miming a rocket launch with the corner flag during Israel’s 3-1 defeat to Austria in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday.

El Periódico Mediterráneo notes that Israel are permitted to compete in the UEFA-run tournament despite opposition from some countries. The national team are in League B Group 3 with Austria, Kosovo and Ireland.

The Colorado Rapids forward was booked on 51 minutes for dissent. Four minutes later he equalised, then celebrated by pretending to fire a rocket using the corner flag.

Bulgarian referee Georgi Kabakov judged the celebration punishable, showed a second yellow and sent him off for what he considered excessive, provocative or unsporting conduct. The precise offence recorded, and any suspension, will depend on his match report.

Under UEFA regulations, conduct that attacks the human dignity of a person or group for reasons such as race, religion, ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation can bring at least a 10-match ban or another sanction. UEFA could also open an additional case and order community service or preventive measures, including banners and anti-discrimination initiatives.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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