Summary: Maccabi Haifa - MS.
Ashdod 1:3 (Sport1)
The pyrotechnics shows on the soccer fields in Israel have increased in recent weeks, but if we rely on the words of the "Green Monkeys" organization of Maccabi Haifa, there is no intention to give in to the demands of the police or to stop lighting the flares and grenades.
As you know, the Israel Police is unsuccessfully trying to prevent the introduction of flares and grenades into the stands, even overseas there were performances by Maccabi Haifa fans and Hapoel Beer Sheva and Maccabi Tel Aviv fans back in the qualifying stages of the Conference League, and according to the "Monkeys" announcement - those weapons will remain in the stands , even if the police will continue to impose punishments such as the introduction of cheering equipment as has been the case in recent times, since the events of the Tel Aviv derby.
Maccabi Haifa's pyrotechnic show against Benfica (Photo: Maor Alxalsi)
This is what the "Green Monkeys" wrote on their Facebook page today (Friday): "The pyrotechnic revolution, which began last season, reached its peak on Wednesday: dozens of green and white smoke grenades colored the north and created an unforgettable show. For the seventh time this season, the green stands in Israel and abroad were lit up ;
From the green flares in Piraeus to the show in Paris.
What all the shows have in common is the same - they were all conducted responsibly and professionally, with minimal risk and without casualties.
In all of them, the pyrotechnics remained in the stands and were not thrown onto the pitch, with the flares being held in the hands and preventing 'real danger'.
"While those who are disconnected continue to mess with nets, magnetometers and closing stands - the soccer fans in Israel already understand the news: pyrotechnics are here to stay, organized and safer than ever," reads the response to the joint announcement of the league director and the police, "We do not need any legalization and are not waiting for any pilot.
As we have seen in thousands of huge displays in Europe, when the police move away from the stands, the peace is maintained and no one is hurt.
In those minutes when the grenades were opened in the last game, flares, fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices were lit in the Champions League games in Copenhagen, Marseille, Glasgow, London and Turin.
On the whole continent it went quietly, while in our country 'people were saved by a miracle'.
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"All over the continent it went quietly, with us 'people were saved by a miracle'" (Photo: GettyImages, JACK GUEZ)
"The trend is expanding not only here, when more audiences in Israel choose to use pyrotechnics and create a carnival in the stands. The reality on the ground states that pyrotechnics are an integral part of the game. Accept it or not, there is no going back from here. Between organized shows and protest ignitions there is an abysmal gap, Even if in both cases the flares are the same flares.
"Preventing cheering equipment, closing stands and police violence will only lead to more protests and a higher risk. On the other hand, containing the shows, returning the deployment flags, giving fans freedom of expression and basic respect will only contribute to the colorful atmosphere in the stands, ensure public peace and allow fans to do what they really love - Football. The police, the security companies and the various bodies are now faced with the dilemma - to allow the shows to pass in peace and inclusion, just like in any European stadium - or to act violently and aggressively towards the fans. Either way, the pyrotechnics will remain. There are things that cannot be changed," was written in conclusion by The Maccabi Haifa fans' organization.
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Israeli soccer
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