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Football

Israel striker dismissed after gun gesture in Austria defeat

Source: The Independent Football · 24 Sep 2026, 22:08 UTC
Israel striker dismissed after gun gesture in Austria defeat
Image: The Independent Football · original report

An Israel striker was sent off for making a gun celebration during a Nations League defeat by Austria, The Independent reports. The supplied material does not name the player, give the final score, explain when the dismissal occurred or describe the referee’s decision in detail.

An Israel striker was sent off after making a gun gesture during a Nations League defeat by Austria, The Independent reports. The dismissal followed the player’s celebration, which was described as a gun celebration. The available material does not identify the striker or explain whether the gesture was made after scoring or during another moment of the match.

Israel lost to Austria, but the supplied summary does not give the final score. It also does not state when the sending-off took place or whether the player received a straight red card or a second booking. No explanation from the referee, the player or either national team is included.

The source does not provide information about possible disciplinary action beyond the dismissal during the match. The report establishes the Nations League context, Austria’s victory and the Israel striker’s sending-off after the gesture. Further details about the game and the incident are not available in the supplied material.

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