Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 2:1 Hapoel Raanana 2:1 (U19)
Just ahead of the return leg in UEFA Youth Champions League action against Anzhi Makhachkala on Wednesday, the Under-19 side defeated Hapoel Raanana on Matchday 8 of the Israel Youth Premier League. Eduardo Guerrero scored a late brace (82’ + 90’) thanks to assists by Omri Ram to move into second place and just one point off the top of the table Maccabi Petah Tikva. For the full Match Report Click Here.
Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 2:1 Ashdod (U16)
The Under-16 squad handed first place Ashdod their first loss of the season on Matchday 8. An Or Halevy goal and an own goal gave Eran Sassi’s side the win as he summed up the contest: “This was a good team effort with a lot of intensity, fight and cooperation between the players up front that gave us the chance to take a 2:0 lead. We gave up a goal during a ten minute period where we disappeared on the pitch but we made a number of substitutions and we took control of the game once more. When Ashdod tried everything they had, we played well on defense and we didn’t give them any opportunities to score.”
Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 2:1 Maccabi Haifa (U15)
The Under-15 team picked up the victory on Matchday 6 against Haifa as Ori David’s squad recorded the win thanks to goals by Oral Bahia and Oskar Gluch. “This wasn’t our best match but we still controlled the pace of play and we were very dangerous. We scored two nice goals and it’s always best when we can make some changes and work on things after a victory. I’m very proud of the guys.”
