Wellington Phoenix defend Israeli star’s goal celebrations – Wide World of Sports

Wellington Phoenix and the A-League’s independent match review panel are expected to look into Israeli striker Tomer Hemed’s controversial goal celebrations during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Melbourne City, even though the club has defended the player’s actions.
The former Premier League player scored twice to secure a point against the A-League leaders but it was his celebrations, rather than the goals themselves, that created the biggest talking point from the game.
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