Two and half weeks ago, Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv played the first leg of their second round UEFA Youth Champions League tie against Sigma Olomouc in the Czech Republic. The young Yellow & Blue drew 1:1 before heading out to the international break. Since returning the team has had full training session in preparation for the return leg on Wednesday November 27th, 17:00 at the Ramle Stadium.
Please note: Entrance to the match is by ticket only (free). Tickets will be distributed on Matchday by the northern gate of the stadium.
Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv advanced to the second round of UEFA Youth Champions League action after falling in the first leg of the first round to Anzhi Makhachkala 2:3 as Eduardo Guerrero and Mufleh Shalata scored for Maccabi. The second leg saw the young Yellow & Blue defeat Anzhi Makhachkala 3:0 to advance on aggregate 5:3 thanks to a hat trick by Guerrero (7, 90, 90).
Maccabi “Shachar” was then drawn against Sigma Olomouc in the second round and drew 1:1 in the Czech Republic. The host’s took a 1:0 lead in the 68’ while Shalata found the equalizer in the 87’ as he made his way by three defenders and found the back of the goal from 13 meters.
On Wednesday, Maccabi “Shachar” will look to advance to the Playoff Round when they face Sigma at the Ramle Stadium at 17:00 in the return leg. Should they make it past Sigma the Under-19 side will be drawn against a team that finished in 2nd place of the competition’s group stages.
