Israel's Saied Abu Farchi sent off for goal celebration in loss to Austria
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Saied Abu Farchi of Israel was sent off in the 3-1 Nations League loss to Austria on September 24 after celebrating a goal by simulating a gun with a corner flag. His goal in the 55th minute equalized the match, but he received a second yellow card shortly after, leaving Israel with 10 players. Austria regained the lead with a goal from Phillipp Mwene in the 90th minute and added another in stoppage time from Sasa Kalajdzic. Israel's next match is against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, with the buildup marred by controversy regarding comments made by Ireland's coach about the context of the match.
- •Abu Farchi scored in the 55th minute to level the match.
- •He received his second yellow card for the gun celebration.
- •Austria scored twice in the final minutes to secure the victory.
- •Israel faces Republic of Ireland next in a controversial matchup.
- •The Israeli FA criticized Ireland's coach for his comments.
- 11:51 PMESPN Soccer — Israel forward red-carded for goal celebration
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi sent off for goal celebration in Nations League
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Israel striker sent off for gun celebration in Nations League defeat to Austria
"Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for his goal-scoring celebration after equalizing against Austria in the Nations League on Thursday. The forward's goal made the score 1-1 early in the second half. The referee promptly showed the Colorado Rapids forward a second yellow card, just four minutes after his first, leading to a red card.
"Saied 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 celebration
"Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for his goal-scoring celebration after equalizing against Austria in the Nations League on Thursday.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 24, 2026, 11:51 PMIsrael forward red-carded for goal celebration
Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for his goal-scoring celebration after equalizing against Austria in the Nations League on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 10:19 PMIsrael player Sayed Abu Farchi sent off for goal celebration in Nations League
Israel player Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for his goal-scoring celebration after equalizing against Austria in the Nations League on Thursday. The forward's goal made the score 1-1 early in the second half. The referee promptly showed the Colorado Rapids forward a second yellow card, just four minutes after his first, leading to a red card.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 9:46 PMIsrael striker sent off for gun celebration in Nations League defeat to Austria
Saied 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 celebration
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