After a dramatic victory last Matchday against Beitar Jerusalem, Ziv Arie’s side headed north to take on Kiryat Shemona. Oliel Peretz was unavailable as he continues to train with the Senior Team while Coach Arie used the same lineup that took on Jerusalem last week.

The game didn’t open up as planned for the Yellow-and-Blue as they gave up an early goal in the 5th minute. Rotem Hatula scored first to give the hosts a quick 1:0 lead. The first half was not one that the Under-19 side would like to remember as Kiryat Shemona had many chances, but were unable to add to their lead.

However, just before halftime, Yarin Sharabi’s free kick found Eylon Almog who scored from in close to draw his side even at 1:1 as the sides headed into the break.

The late first half goal gave the Yellow-and-Blue a good shot in the arm as the second half was all Maccabi with many quality chances on goal. Mahmoud Awesat and Eden Kartzev who just returned from injuries came on as second half substitutes, but Maccabi “Shachar” were unable to find the winning goal as the sides ended in a 1:1 draw.

With the status quo maintained, Maccabi “Shachar” remained in second place for yet another week.

Kiryat Shemona 1:1 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv

The second place Maccabi club played their northern counterparts who are in third place to a 1:1 draw as Eylon Almog scored the lone goal for the Under-19 side. For the full match report CLICK HERE

Hapoel Ramat HaSharon 0:3 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv

Ori Uzan and Leon Asraf’s club picked up an important money time win by defeating Ramat HaSharon away while the second place side lost opening up a five point gap between Maccabi “Oded” and Hapoel Tel Aviv just a week and a half before the two sides face each other. Deslin Ballachio with a brace and Eden Agami scored for the Yellow-and-Blue.

Hapoel Ramat HaSharon 0:0 Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv

In an additional match between the two clubs, the Under-16 team ended their game in a goalless draw. Eliezer Ben Aharon and Gady Brumer’s side are in first place with a seven point lead with four Matchdays remaining in the season. Midweek they’ll face Hapoel Akko in State Cup semifinal action.

Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv 2:1 Maccabi “Shay” Netanya

Ran Elias and Amir Sofer’s charges scored a crucial win on Friday by defeating their Sharon counterpart at Kiryat Shalom. Oz Bilui and Amit Yakov scored for the young Yellow-and-Blue.

Kiryat Shemona – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv, 11:30, Kiryat Shemona

The Under-19 team will look to keep up their winning ways after defeating Beitar Jerusalem last Matchday against the Northern side, whom they beat last round in dramatic fashion. Maccabi finds themselves in second place just three points ahead of Kiryat Shemona in third place.

Ramat HaSharon – Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv, 08:30, Ramat HaSharon

With a two point advantage at the top of the table, Ori Uzan and Leon Asraf’s club will look to increase that lead against the club from the Sharon and remain in first place with only five Matchdays remaining in League play.

Ramat HaSharon – Maccabi “Eli Fuchs”, 12:30, Ramat HaSharon

Act two against the Sharon club will take place away as the Under-16 side will look to continue their fine form after defeating Ashkelon last week 5:1.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv will play midweek

Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv – Maccabi Netanya, 09:00, Kiryat Shalom

Ran Elias and Amir Sofer will guide their team against their Netanya counterparts on Friday morning.