Hapoel Rishon Lezion registered a big upset on Saturday by beating their hosts, Maccabi Tel Aviv “Shahar,” 3-1 in Ness Ziona in under-19 league action. Maccabi, second in the standings, were the favourites going into the clash against their opponents, who are 14th in the division.
Adir Rothstein scored twice and Mohammed Bamba once for Rishon while Tal Torgeman hit the target for Maccabi.
Hosts Hapoel Haifa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv “Oded” 2-0 at Kiryat Haim but Maccabi’s U17 side remain at the top of their division after 19 rounds of play, two points ahead of Hapoel Tel Aviv.
U16 were hosted by Hapoel Raanana and drew 1-1 in the 21st round of their division to remain second in the standings, seven points off the pace. Oscar Gloch scored for Maccabi “Eli Fuchs.”
U15, playing at home, were involved in a high-scoring draw with Maccabi Haifa in the 19th round of action. They led 4-2 with only minutes to go, but two injury time goals by Haifa saw share of the points. Maccabi’s goals were scored by Roey Zerzevsky, Maor Ben Nun, Agam Hanoun and Osher Bruchim.
