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Saturday 3.4.21: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Be’ersheva (Bloomfield, 20:30).
The season’s money-time gets underway. After a two-week international break Maccabi returns to league action o9n Saturday night as they host Hapoel Be’ersheva for the opening match of the Play-Offs on MD27. This will the sixth (and not final) encounter this season between the two sides. Maccabi faced Be’ersheva this season so far twice in the Super-Cup, twice in the league, and one more time in the State Cup.
Tuesday 6.4.21: Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (Sammy Ofer, 20:00).
The first of two top of the table clashes between the two run-away leaders has been set for the second match-day of the Play-Offs. The Haifaites will host the first encounter at Sammy Ofer, with the two previous encounters in the regular season ending in a 2-2 at Haifa and a dramatic late 2-1 victory for Maccabi at Bloomfield.
Sunday 11.4.21: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Petah Tikva (Bloomfield, 20:15).
Just like the fixtures during the regular season, matches in the Play-Off’s will come thick and fast. Maccabi host this season’s surprising newly promoted side Maccabi Peta Tikva that enjoyed a successful campaign which began with a 2-1 victory over Maccabi on the opening day of the season.
Sunday 18.4.21: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ashdod (Bloomfield, 20:30).
A rare occasion will see Maccabi enjoy a week’s rest between fixtures as they host the league’s second surprise package – Ashdod on MD30. Ran Ben Shimon’s side that beat Maccabi 3-2 in the league’s first round, face Patrick van Leeuwen’s side on MD30 for what will be the first of two encounters in the space of three days.
Wednesday 21.4.21: Ashdod vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (Ashdod, 20:30).
Three days after lining up against each other in the league, both sides will go head-to-head once again – this time in the Quarter Final stage of the State Cup. The last time Maccabi played a State Cup match at Ashdod saw Paulo Sousa’s side crash out of the Cup after extra time in the 2014/15 season.
This Saturday: A Youth team league derby
Having returned to action during March, the Youth Academy teams continue their league activity. This Saturday the U-19’s host Hapoel Tel Aviv for an interesting derby at Nes Ziona (12:00). We will continue on proceedings on the official website, the App and on the club’s various social media platforms. Click here to join the Youth Academy’s official Instagram page.
Maccabi Foundation cherishes the Holocaust survivors
Next month we will mark Holocaust remembrance day and ahead of the important day the Maccabi Foundation invites you to create a special gallery for you loved ones the Holocaust survivors.
What do you do? Send us a photo with a short sentence about your special relative to Maccabi@mtafc.com – and fro there we will take care of the rest.
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Ticket sales for the match against Hapoel Be’ersheva
Maccabi host Hapoel Be’ersheva on MD27 for a match that will kick-off the top Playoff on Saturday (3.4) at Bloomfield (20:30). According to the format approved by the Government the capacity allowed to attend remains on 5000 and the format relates to the forthcoming match only.
Attention: According to the Health Ministry guidelines only a fan who obtains a valid Green Pass / Vaccination certificate / Recovered Coronavirus patient pass, is eligible to purchase a ticket. The ticket is personal and none transferable! A fan without a Green Pass who will purchase a ticket, will not be allowed in and his money will not be returned.
Who is eligible to purchase tickets for the match?
In order to allow as many fans to attend matches under the current attendance approved at the stadium, the sale will be eligible for
* Members of Maccabi FOREVER whose name is drawn for the match.
* Fans with a minimum of 63 ‘Away points’ (or more).
* 2019/20 Season Ticket holders who did not purchase tickets for the last derby.
When will the ticket sale take place:
– Members of Maccabi FOREVER whose name was drawn under the supervision of an accountant as well as fans with the suitable amount of away points are eligible to purchase tickets should receive a text message on Monday (29.03.21) informing them of their availability to purchase a ticket for the game. The purchase can be completed as of Monday at 13:00 and by Wednesday (31.03.21) at 13:00.
Attention: Members of Maccabi FOREVER whose names were drawn in the previous game (Derby) will not be included in the draw.
– 2019/20 Season Ticket holders who didn’t purchase a ticket for the derby are eligible to purchase as of Wednesday (31.03.21) from 15:00 and by Thursday (01.04.21) at 15:00. Reminder: The number of tickets are limited.
– In the event that tickets will remain available, the sale will open for the rest of the 2019/20 season ticket holders on Thursday (01.04.21) at 16:00.
The tickets sale is for the East Stand lower (Gates 7 – 8) and (Gates 10 – 11) at a price of NIS 110. Only a single ticket could be purchased and the ticket will be personal and none transferable. Seating at the stadium will be according to the marked seats whilst maintaining a distance between the fans.
The sale of tickets will be conducted via the ‘Leaan’ website only as no tickets could be purchased at physically at the stadium or the various ‘Leaan’ outlets. A fan who purchased a ticket could present it via their mobile phone (recommended) or by self-print.
Attention: Entrance to the stadium will only be allowed after showing a valid form of identification (ID Card / Driving License / Passport) a Green Pass and a Ticket for the match either on self-print or on your mobile phone. The ticket is personal and by no means transferable.
Maccabi presents: The fast track to the stand!
In order to simplify and speed-up your entrance to the stadium you will find special designated entrances to Gates 7 – 8 and 10 – 11 at Bloomfield for fans who register for the services of ‘Preciate’. Registration for the service is free of charge. Whoever registered ahead of the derby doesn’t require an additional registration.
How to join?
Enter the attached link via your mobile phone only and submit your phone number.
Attach a photo of your ID card / Driving License / Passport.
Attach a copy of your Green Badge containing a QR code (to obtain a Green Badge click here).
Take a selfie
You are done. Now all you have to do is wait to receive a text message confirming your registration.
Attention: The documents you attach will be deleted immediately after your user is confirmed and are not stored in any database
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Playoff dates published
Play-Offs 1st round confirmed fixtures:
* MD27 Saturday, 3.4.21 Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Hapoel Be’ersheva (Bloomfield stadium, 20:30)
* MD28 Tuesday 6.4.21: Maccabi Haifa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (Sammy Ofer, 20:00)
* MD29 Sunday, 11.4.21 Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Petah Tikva (Bloomfield stadium, 20:15).
* MD30 Sunday, 18.4.21 Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ashdod (Bloomfield stadium, 20:30).
* State Cup Quarter Finals: Wednesday, 21.4.21 Ashdod vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (Ashdod, 20:30).
* MD31 Sunday 25.4.21 Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (Kiryat Shmona, 20:15).
The confirmed fixtures of the 2nd Play-Off round will be published at a later stage:
* MD32 Hapoel Be’ersheva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (Turner, Be’ersheva)
* MD33 Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa (Bloomfield stadium)
* MD34 Maccabi Petah Tikva vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (Petah Tikva)
* MD35 Ashdod vs Maccabi Tel Aviv (Yud Alef, Ashdod)
* MD36 Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Ironi Kiryat Shmona (Bloomfield stadium)
Maccabi beats Kfar Sava 3-0 in friendly
Maccabi continued their preparation for the Play Offs by holding a practice match this morning (Thursday) against Hapoel Kfar Sava at Lewita stadium. Eduardo Gurrero (42), Nick Blackman (63) and Oscar Bluh (89p) scored the goals that awarded Maccabi the victory.
Maccabi Tel Aviv: Daniel Peretz, Andre Geraldes (Itay Ben Hamo 45), Matan Baltaxa (Dor Turgeman 73), Sheran Yeini (Ilay Tomer 65), Ofir Davidzada (Shahar Rosen 73), Eden Kartzev (Enric Saborit 30), Rotem Yatzkar (Novatus Miroshi 45), Dan Biton (Oscar Gluh 45), Matan Hozez (Eylon Almog 45), Eduardo Gurrero (Ori Halevi 65), Etey Shechter (Nick Blakman 45).
With Eytan Tibi, Maor Kandil, Eyal Golasa, and Dor Peretz all on international duty with Israel that host Denmark, Maccabi’s coach Patrick van Leeuwen gave several young players who trained with the first team a chance to show their skills.
Eden Kartzev who recovered from his knee injury that sidelined him for almost the entire second league round, was given 30 minutes of playing minutes at the heart of midfield.
Three minutes before the interval, the deadlock was broken as Matan Hozez sent a square ball towards Etey Shechter who left it for Dan Biton before the diminutive midfielder found Gurrero. The Panamanian striker kept his calm before beating Kfar Sava’s keeper Matan Zalmanovic from close range to break the deadlock.
Van Leeuwen made several changes at the interval and in the 63rd minute doubled their leas as three of the substitutes combined in the build up for the goal. Saborit who came in for Kartzev on the half hour mark, chipped the ball to Eylon Almog whose left foot cross was headed by Nick Blackman beyond the reach of Zalmanovic.
Van Leeuwen introduced several academy for the closing stages and in the 88th minute, Dor Turgeman who replaced Matan Baltaxa on 73, was impeded in the area before referee Orel Grienfeld awarded a penalty. 17-year-old Oscar Gluh, who signed a contract extension during the week, stepped up and successfully converted the spot kick to seal the victory at 3-0.
