Israel Football Player Sent Off After Gun Gesture Celebration

Israel football player Saied Abu Farchi was sent off during a Nations League match against Austria after a strange goal celebration. Abu Farchi scored Israel's equalizer in the second half. He then ran to the corner flag to celebrate.

The player used the corner flag to make a gesture that looked like he was firing a rifle. The referee showed Abu Farchi a second yellow card for the celebration. This meant he was sent off and Israel had to play with 10 players.

Abu Farchi had already received a yellow card earlier in the match. His second booking came only minutes after he scored. Austria had taken the lead before halftime. Romano Schmid scored from the penalty spot.

Israel came back when Abu Farchi scored to make it 1-1. But his red card changed the game. Austria took control after Israel went down to 10 players. Phillipp Mwene scored in the 90th minute to put Austria back in front. Sasa Kalajdzic then scored in added time.

Austria won the match 3-1. The result was a tough end to the game for Israel. Abu Farchi's celebration also became the main talking point after the match. His red card is expected to keep him out of Israel's next Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland.