Prematch
Following a win against Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion in the Youth Ligat Ha’Al, Guy Tzarfati’s side faced Maccabi Herzliya in the Israel State Cup Round of 32, home at the Ramle Stadium. Dor Galili and Eylon Almog featured in the Maccabi “Shachar” attack.
First Half
Maccabi opened the match up poorly and were down a goal after just 7 minutes while six minutes later the visitors doubled the score to 2:0. The young Yellow & Blue tried to cut the lead and they did just that in the 35th minute as Fadi Najar headed a Dor Galili corner that was swatted away by the keeper, however right back to the aforementioned Najar who put the rebound in, 2:1 Herzliya at the break.
Second Half
Maccabi wanted to keep up the positive momentum from the first half and in the 53rd minute, Or Dasa sent a terrific ball into the box from the right side, but the Herzliya defense made the clearance before it got to an awaiting Galili. As the Yellow & Blue continued to press for an equalizer, Herzliya took a 3:1 lead in the 83rd minute and sealed the deal in injury time with a 4th marker, ousting Maccabi “Shachar” from the Cup competition.
