Today at 4.30pm – the 8th round draw for the Israeli State Cup

As every year, round 8 of the prestigious Israeli State Cup competition will the see the first appearance of clubs from the Israeli Premier League, including of course Maccabi Tel Aviv. Today at 4.30pm the eighth round draw will be held, with matches to be played on the 13th and 14th of January. Here follows a list of all the clubs participating in the draw.

From the Israeli Premier ("Winner") League

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Kiryat Shmona, Hapoel Beer Sheva, Maccabi Haifa, Maccabi Petach Tikva, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Ashdod FC, Beitar Jerusalem, Bnei Sakhnin, Maccabi Netanya, Hapoel Ra'anana, Hapoel Petach Tikva, Hapoel Haifa, Hapoel Acre

From the Second Division "Haleumit"

Beitar Tel Aviv/Ramle, Maccabi Yavne, Hapoel Rishon Lezion, Hapoel Afula, Hapoel Ramat Hasharon, Bnei Lod, Maccabi Herzliya, Maccabi Ahi Nazareth, Bnei Yehuda, Hapoel Kfar Saba

From the Third, Fourth and Fifth Divisions

Givat Olga FC, Hapoel Migdal Ha'emek, Maccabi Maalot Tarshiha, Shikun Hamizrach FC, Hapoel Ashkelon, Hapoel Marmorek, Bnei Eilat, Yaniv Holon FC

Who do you think Maccabi will be facing after the draw has been completed? Go the club's official Facebook page and cast your vote for Maccabi's first rival in their season 2014/15 State Cup campaign.