Maccabi Netanya Honors Fan Targeted in Post-Match Haifa Assault

Maccabi Netanya officials recently hosted club fan Sivan Amram Zohar at the club offices following a disturbing incident. Last Saturday night, Zohar published a social media post detailing how she was allegedly attacked after Maccabi Netanya's victory against Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Zohar shared her harrowing experience, writing: "It was supposed to be the happiest evening of my life. Tears of joy fell, but unfortunately, they turned into tears of sadness too quickly. I went to the game alone. I always go to matches, always feel comfortable, respected, and at home. At the end of the match, I walked to the bus station at the Haifa Mall, wearing my Netanya shirt. I stood quietly aside, on the phone, without talking to anyone or paying attention to the people around."

"Then about 200 men, or rather children, started chanting abusive songs at me. Of course, I ignored it, didn't react, and pretended not to hear. But then they started throwing plastic bottles at me that hit my back, while right next to me they burned a Netanya scarf," she continued. "One woman against 200 people, and no one opens their mouth, intervenes, or stops this violent and despicable event. I am still in shock. My whole dream evening was ruined in a moment. Despite everything, I am proud to be a northern diamond, a Haifa resident, and a Netanya fan, and I will continue to attend matches."

Maccabi Netanya did not remain indifferent to the post and invited her to the club's offices this week. There, she was met by Deputy CEO Kobi Lavie and Spokesperson Amit Karko, who gave her warm embraces and presented her with an official Maccabi Netanya jersey.