The celebration quickly sparked tensions. Montreal goalkeeper Sebastian Breza confronted Turgeman and shoved him to the ground, receiving a yellow card. Fans also threw cups and bottles onto the field as emotions boiled over.
Turgeman, who grew up in Ashdod, joined the New England Revolution after winning two Israeli Premier League titles with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Despite the hostile atmosphere, he stayed focused and delivered one of the biggest moments of the match.
The game ended in a 2-2 draw, but Turgeman’s goal and celebration became the night’s defining moment, with many praising the Israeli forward for responding to anti-Israel chants through his performance on the field.