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Israel forward Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for simulating a shot with the corner flag following his 1-1 equalizer against Austria in Linz.

El Pais
Israeli footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off after celebrating a goal by mimicking a shot with the corner flag

The player received a second yellow card just after equalizing against Austria in the Nations League match.

Israeli footballer Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off after celebrating a goal by mimicking a shot with the corner flag
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Tages-Anzeiger
He always celebrates like that: "Just stupid": uproar over corner-flag celebrations after yellow-red for Israel striker

Sayed Abu Farkhi has sparked controversy with his celebration. The 20-year-old mimics a strike with a billiard cue, which was interpreted as an improvised weapon.

He always celebrates like that: "Just stupid": uproar over corner-flag celebrations after yellow-red for Israel striker
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Der Standard
Goal, corner-flag celebrations, sending-off: Israel's Abu Farchi's bizarre yellow-red card against Austria

The 20-year-old was sent off shortly after his 1-1 equalizer. Israel's coach Shimon: "He celebrates every one of his goals this way." ÖFB player Wimmer: "Just stupid"

Goal, corner-flag celebrations, sending-off: Israel's Abu Farchi's bizarre yellow-red card against Austria
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Die Presse
Pool cue celebration or shot imitated? This Israeli goal celebration could have consequences [premium]

Striker Saied Abu Farchi sparked controversy in Linz with his goal celebration. Will UEFA intervene?

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after a 'billiard shot' celebration in Austria's 3-1 win

The Israeli forward celebrates in his own way—and must leave the pitch shortly after. Austria ultimately triumphs. The top strikers are meanwhile having very different games in the Nations League.

Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after a 'billiard shot' celebration in Austria's 3-1 win
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Israel's Farchi sent off after gun gesture celebration
Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was sent off for celebrating his goal against Austria in their 3-1 UEFA Nations League defeat on Thursday by using the corner flag to simulate a gun.
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September 24, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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