The 24th round of the National League kicks off at this time with eight meetings taking place at the same time, with Hapoel Jerusalem trying to maintain the top spot in Teddy against Hapoel Afula, Hapoel Iksal hosting Hapoel Nof Hagalil for a fascinating top match, my brother Nazareth meets Beitar Tel Aviv / Bat Yam, Hapoel Ramat Hasharon vs. Hapoel Rishon Lezion and Section Ness Ziona play against Hapoel Raanana. In addition, Hapoel Ramat Gan hosts Hapoel Umm al-Fahm after the resignation of Motti Ionir and the appointment of Nir Berkovich, Hapoel Acre against Hapoel Kfar Shalem and MS Kfar Qassem against Hapoel Petah Tikva in a particularly tense bottom game.
Hapoel Jerusalem – Hapoel Afula 0: 0
An interesting battle at Teddy Stadium. The leader from the capital was stopped in the last round when they lost 2: 0 to Betar Tel Aviv / Bat Yam, the Reds may lose the summit and to be sure that this will not happen they must come out with a victory in the game. On the other hand, Roman Zulu’s team is in tenth place in the league and counts four games without a loss. The Blues are having a good season in the cup and have already proven this season that they can face the top teams well. However, the team is forced to do without coach Roman Zulu, who is sent off, with goalkeeping coach Arik Shmueli standing on the lines.
Hapoel Ixl – Hapoel Nof Hagalil 0: 1
A fascinating top game in Afula. Although Eliran Hodda’s great team is in fourth place in the table, it has been unlucky in recent rounds and has not won four games, including a recent loss in the table, Hapoel Kfar Shalem. On the other hand, Yaron Hochnaboim’s team returned to win in the previous round with a small 0: 1 over the Ness Ziona section and the team knows that a victory may bring them back to the top of the table, where they used to be most of the season. Nof HaGalil with a very short staff in the game when Eli Balilti, Pedro Patrasi and David Aqua are sent off, Moti Malka is injured and Liad Elmaleh is absent due to the death of his father.
54 minutes, Ixel went up to 0: 1: The host received a penalty kick from 11 meters. Timur Avitan went for the kick, hit the crossbar but luckily it went in.
Maccabi Achi Nazareth – Betar Tel Aviv / Bat Yam 2: 3
Meeting of Ilut ends. The Greens celebrated in the last round with a huge 0: 3 over Hapoel Umm al-Fahm and try to continue the momentum when they are ranked 12th in the table, but it seems that the games against the top teams put different energies in them. On the other hand, Amir Nussbaum’s team continued in great shape and after ousting Kiryat Shmona from the National Cup with a great 0: 2, Nussbaum’s young team passed to Hapoel Jerusalem leading a first loss after 15 consecutive league games. The Blues are currently in third place in the table with 39 points and are showing great football, which could allow them to dream of a ticket to the Premier League.
Minute 4, my brother Nazareth went up to 0: 1: Woe to the guest’s defense. A simple corner kick managed to roll unhindered at the feet of Timi Bardis and it was from the box of five pushed inside.
Minute 35, my brother Nazareth went up to 0: 2: A bad distance from the Tel Aviv / Bat Yam defense came in the air to adultery in sweat. The latter swung his leg and with a stunning performance subdued the goalkeeper.
Minute 41, Betar Tel Aviv / Bat Yam shrank to 2: 1: The incredible pace continued. Nadam Nidam got the ball on the verge of an extension, tried his luck with a smart kick and managed to score.
53 minutes, Betar Tel Aviv / Bat Yam equalized to 2: 2: Fantastic performance by Amir Berkovich. The talented player took control of the ball from the left corner of the extension, advanced towards the middle and finished with an impressive performance.
62 minutes, my brother Nazareth went up to 2: 3: What a personal operation by Mikel Umoa. The great player passed three defensive players, went in towards the box of five and unleashed a clever kick inside.
Hapoel Ramat Gan – Hapoel Umm al-Fahm 0: 3
Red derby at Ramat Gan Stadium. Lior Zedah’s Reds surrendered in the previous round 1: 0 to Hapoel Raanana, as the club has already played four consecutive league games without a win and could lose its place in the top playoff picture. The Ordons are in eighth place in the league with 29 points, just like Hapoel Acre, which is in ninth place only because of a better goal difference. On the other hand, Motti Ivanir resigned after the 3-0 defeat of Umm al-Fahm to my brother Nazareth, and who replaced him on the lines is Nir Berkovich, who returns for a second term with the team after leaving harsh tones, but does not stand on the lines and wait for the next game. The Reds have not won in all of their last ten league games.
In the 34th minute, Hapoel Ramat Gan went up to 0: 1: An excellent elevation from the right wing reached Lev Cohen, who infiltrated into an extension from the second line and slammed the ball into the net.
74 minutes, Raj increased to 0: 2: The red-blacks received a penalty kick from 11 meters, Jordan Abuhatzira was the one who kicked and also scored.
MS Kfar Qassem – Hapoel Petah Tikva 1: 1
Hot bottom battle in Lod. The host came into the game from 14th place in the league with 20 points and after 0: 3 over Kfar Shalem, which came after three consecutive losses, in what was also Shlomi Dora’s first game on the lines. On the other hand, Haim Shabu’s blues are in 15th place with 18 points and came after 1: 1 against Hapoel Ixl. The Malabuses are currently in the place from which they are automatically relegated to the first division. The Blues will be missing the injured Naftali Blai and the injured Itzik Shulmeister and Omar Katz. The previous meeting between the teams ended in 0: 0.
Minute 8, Kfar Qassem rises to 0: 1: Carlos Espinosa got a perfect ball from Moore and from an extension rose high above the brake and slammed inside.
18 minutes, Hapoel Petah Tikva equalized to 1: 1: A free kick from 22 meters by Ben Ben Yair ended up in the net, a fantastic kick by the player.
Additional results:
Hapoel Acre – Hapoel Kfar Shalem 4: 1
Occupied Kfar Shalem: Zia Yoho Boris (9), Elior Cider (23), Ofek Antman (31) Roy Malika (Pendel, 63).
Lamb to Acre: Mahran Lala (32).
Section Ness Ziona – Hapoel Raanana 0: 1
Lamb to Ness Ziona: Moore Padida (68).
Hapoel Ramat Hasharon – Hapoel Rishon Lezion 1: 0
Lamb to Rishon LeZion: Muhammad Bamba (47).
For Ramat Hasharon: Benjamin Coco missed Pendel (64) and scored (71).