Israel midfielder dismissed after gun-gesture celebration

Israel midfielder Sayed Abu Farhi was sent off during his team’s 3-1 Nations League loss to Austria after a celebration involving a gun gesture. According to the supplied report, Abu Farhi received a second yellow card for the gesture. The dismissal therefore came after he had already been cautioned during the match.

The incident occurred as Israel were beaten 3-1 by Austria in the Nations League. The available material does not identify the point in the match when the celebration took place, the player’s earlier offence or the name of the player or team involved in the scoring action. It also does not include a statement from Abu Farhi, Israel’s team officials, the referee or the governing body about the decision.

No information is provided on whether the gesture was treated as a disciplinary matter beyond the sending-off or whether the player faces a further sanction. The report supplied by Punch Nigeria identifies the celebration as the reason for the midfielder’s second booking. It does not provide additional match details or explain the broader context of the gesture.