Israel coach defends Abu Farchi corner flag celebration ahead of Ireland clash

Austria’s Patrick Wimmer fully agreed with the decision of Scottish referee Nicholas Walsh to send off Saied Abu Farchi, calling the celebration 'stupid'

Israel's Saied Abu Farchi was sent off in his side's Nations League defeat to Austria. Pic: GEORG HOCHMUTH / APA / AFP via Getty Images

Israel have attempted to defend Saied Abu Farchi for the provocative gesture that got him sent off but he’s been branded 'stupid' by an Austrian opponent.

The Colorado Rapids attacker is suspended for Sunday’s contentious meeting with Ireland in Hungary after being dismissed for a goal celebration on Thursday that was deemed to be ‘gun-like.”