Yellow & Blue Saturday Youth Department Results February 3, 2018

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv continued its fine form, the U17’s took down Tubruk while the Under-16 and both U15 side’s all picked up wins

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 1:0 Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion “Yehuda”
The Under-19 squad hosted Rishon Le’Zion on Matchday 17 of the Israel Youth Premier League Ligat Ha’Al as Guy Tzarfati’s side picked up their 8th win in 9 games and now find themselves in 2nd place, just 1 point our of first place. Tomer Altman scored the lone goal of the contest. For the full match report Click Here

Beitar Tubruk 0:4 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv
The Under-17 side returned from their break with a win over Tubruk on Matchday 16 and sit in first place, 9 points ahead of the second place squad. The goal scorers included, Shai Balahassn, Omer Itzhaki, Nadav Nidam and Gil Ben Shalosh. Head Coach Eliezer Ben Aharon commented following the match: “It’s no secret that there were a few things that occurred this week that threw the team a bit off balance, but despite that we proved once again that the club is stronger than any single player. We have good players at Maccabi Tel Aviv and any one of them can be in the Starting XI and that’s the strength of the team and the club. The first 20 minutes were even but then we took control of the pace and scored some beautiful goals. I’m happy with the result and it was very important especially this week. I told the players that if we want to move on to the next chapter of this season, then they have to put aside the first half of the campaign and begin to write the next part. I’m proud of the players that they drew up the first page of the next 15 pages that will be the second chapter, in a very positive and professional way. We will come into the match against Raanana ready to go.”

Ironi Modiin 1:4 Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv
The Under-16 team got back onto the winning track on Matchday 17 at Modiin and now are in 5th place just 5 points off the top of the table. Goal scorers included Itay Ben Hemo, Yehali Lazar, Or Roizman and Yishay Bozogri. Head Coach Raymond Atteveld summed up the performance: “We had a good match. The first half we played a bit slower than usual but in the second half we knew how to turn it up and we had numerous chances. It was a pleasure to watch.”

Gadna Tel Aviv Nissim 0:12 Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv
After a 6:0 win in the State Cup competition, Ori David’s side played away at Gadna and came away with a solid win on Matchday 15 which leaves the squad in first place. Goal scorers included, Anar Ushmadi x4, Elad Kaplan x2, Orel Azarzar x2, Bar Lin, Aviv Shayo, Ohad Mizrahi and an own goal. Head Coach Ori David spoke about the victory: “This was a terrific win for the team and the intensity was very high. The players brought plenty of quality which led to some gorgeous goals.”

Maccabi “Hadar” Herzliya 1:2 Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv
After a dramatic win to advance to the State Cup quarterfinals, the Under-15 North squad continued their winning ways in a comeback win over Herzliya. The young Yellow & Blue are in 4th place just two points off the top of the table. Goal scorers included Omer Senior and Aviv Palas. Head Coach Asaf Heber commented on the win: “It wasn’t our best victory. After the State Cup win, it was hard to bring the guys back down to earth. We had a number of excellent opportunities at the start of the match but we failed to score. We then fell behind but we were able to comeback and win the match. We will continue to work hard on and off of the pitch so we can keep improving.”

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Maccabi “Shachar” defeats Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion 1:0

The Under-19 side continued with its positive momentum and picked up the win over Rishon Le’Zion thanks to a goal by Tomer Altman for their 8th win in 9 contests

Matchday 17 of the Israel Youth Premier League Ligat Ha’Al saw Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv host Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion at the Ramle Stadium. The young Yellow & Blue began the day in 3rd place with 7 wins our of their past 8 matches while the visitors sat in 14th place with just two league wins to their credit. Head coach Guy Tzarfati’s attack included a trio of Eyal Hen, Mufleh Shalata and William Agada.

Tzarfati’s complete Starting Lineup featured: Daniel Peretz, Amit Glazer, Alon Shtrozberg, Fadi Najar, Yoav Hofmayster, Tamir Glazer, Tomer Altman (C), Eylon Almog, Mufleh Shalata, Eyal Hen, William Agada.

First Half
The match began well for the U19’s and had their opening chance in the 3’ when Shalata headed the ball to Agada and sent it to Almog who tried his luck from long distance but his attempt went over the bar. Altman had an opportunity in the 10’ but his chance also went over the goal as the contest remained goalless early on.

In the 16’ the visitors had their first chance after a mixup by the Yellow & Blue defense but Rishon striker Amit Mor’s one on one attempt saw Peretz make the big stop. 6 minutes later Agada came down the left wing, went by two players and found Almog in the middle, but his shot wasn’t strong enough and the visiting keeper made the save.

Shalata sent a ball from the right to the head of Agada but his attempt in the 37’ was saved again and just before the break Shalata’s cross to Najar from the right was headed wide of the goal as the match went into halftime tied at 0:0.

Second Half
The second half began just as the first ended with Maccabi in complete control as Altman’s chance went over the bar in the 47’ while 3 minutes later Agada’s attempt was just saved by the keeper and sent out for a corner. In the 52’ Shalata sent another cross into the box that was taken care of by the Rishon defense and the rebound was put over the goal by Hen. Six minutes later Agada again threatened to score but his chance went over the bar as well.

In the 63’ the visitors almost took the surprise lead when their corner was parried by Peretz to Ariel Landsman who sent the ball out as Maccabi went on a counter attack led by Shalata but Almog’s chance was stopped by the defense and sent out for a corner. Five minutes later Agada left the ball for Almog in the box but he put it over the bar and in the 69’ Agada’s attempt was saved by the keeper.

Finally in the 71’ Maccabi broke the ice when Altman put the ball into the back of the goal for a 1:0 lead. Peretz had to be sharp a minute later when he made a terrific stop to keep the Yellow & Blue in the lead. As the match headed towards time, Prince Thomas began a fine attack and sent the ball to Agada who in turn handed it off to Netanel Peretz but the latter slammed the ball off of the post. Rishon had a chance to draw even in the 90’ from a free kick but the ensuing header went out and Maccabi picked up the 1:0 win.

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Youth Department Action Saturday February 3, 2018

Maccabi “Shachar” will look to continue their fine play against Rishon, the U17’s head to Tubruk and the Under-16 side is in Modiin. The Under-15’s are also in action

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Rishon Le’Zion “Yehuda”, 12:00 Ramle Stadium (U19)
After a midweek win at Beitar Jerusalem, the young Yellow & Blue are back in action at the Ramle Stadium as they host Rishon Le’Zion on Matchday 17 of the Israel Youth Premier League Ligat Ha’Al. Guy Tzarfati’s side have won 7 of their last 8 contests and are in 3rd place, just one point out of first place while the visitors are in 14th place with only 2 league wins to their credit.

Beitar Tubruk – Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv, 8:30 Tubruk (U17)
The Under-17 squad gets back to action after two weeks off as they currently sit in 1st place with a 9 point lead on the 2nd place side. Eliezer Ben Aharon’s team heads to Tubruk on Matchday 16 and will visit the 12th place club who are in the midst of a 7 match winless streak.

Ironi Modiin – Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv, 12:30 Modiin New Pitch (U16)
The Under-16 side will look to get back on the winning track when they visit Modiin on Matchday 17. The young Yellow & Blue are in 13th place while the host’s sit in 13th on the table.

Gadna Tel Aviv Nissim – Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv, 9:00 Jaffa Charner (U15 South)
Following a 6:0 win in the State Cup competition, Ori David’s players will look to continue their fine play in an away match at Gadna Tel Aviv on Matchday 15. The Under-15 South side currently is in 1st place in league play while the host’s are in 10th.

Maccabi “Hadar” Herzliya – Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv, 8:30 Herzliya Country Pitch Ran A (U15 North)
After their dramatic win in the State Cup Round of 16, the U15 North squad will attempt to continue their winning ways on Matchday 15 in Herzliya. The young Yellow & Blue are in 4th place just 3 points off the top of the table and the host’s are in 9th position on the table.

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Maccabi “Shachar” defeats Beitar Jerusalem 3:1

The Under-19 side opened up Round 2 on the right foot defeating the Capital City Side thanks to gaol by William Agada, Mufleh Shalata and Eylon Almog. The win leaves Maccabi just 1 point away from first place

Matchday 16 of the Israel Youth Premier League Ligat Ha’Al saw Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv head to Jerusalem for a date with Beitar. The young Yellow & Blue sat in 5th place with a match in hand, winning 6 of their last 7 contests while the Yellow & Black found themselves in 13th place with only 3 league victories. Head Coach Guy Tzarfati opened the match with a strike force of Eylon Almog, William Agada and Mufleh Shalata.

Starting XI: Daniel Peretz, Amit Glazer, Alon Shtrozberg, Yoav Hofmayster, Fadi Najar, Tamir Glazer, Tomer Altman, Prince Thomas, Mufleh Shalata, Eylon Almog, William Agada.

First Half
Maccabi controlled the match from the get go and had their first chance of the contest in the 1’ when Agada’s opportunity hit the post and Almog’s follow up on the rebound went into the Beitar defense. Thomas tried his luck from long distance to no avail as the ball hit the outside netting of the goal while Altman’s chance was parried by the Beitar keeper right to Shalata but his shot was also saved by the host’s shot stopper as the match remained goalless.

However, after all of Maccabi’s chances it was Beitar who took the 1:0 lead on a counter attack as Roie Padida put the ball just over the goal line as ruled by the match referee. The Yellow & Blue continued to control the pace of play but couldn’t find the equalizer before the break as Beitar took their slim 1:0 advantage into the half.

Second Half
Tzarfati’s squad began the second half just as they ended the first which was in control of the contest by playing their style of football and it would pay off soon thereafter. Agada helped Maccabi “Shachar” draw even after a short pass off a free kick from the wing which led to a cross into the middle of the box that the attacker put behind the Beitar keeper, 1:1.

The U19’s scored their second goal of the match after a through ball from the midfield found Shalata who went one on one with the keeper and put the ball home for a 2:1 advantage. Eyal Hen came on as a substitute and sent a cross from the wing to Almog who scored from in close for a 3:1 Yellow & Blue lead.

Beitar tried to cut into the advantage and almost did so after mixing up the Maccabi defense, but the visitor’s were able to clear the threat as the young Yellow & Blue picked up the win leaving them just one point from the top of the table.

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Maccabi Foundation & Youth Department Mark International Holocaust Day

A special presentation about the club’s connection to the Holocaust was presented to the Under-12 North & South Teams at Kiryat Shalom

The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation and the Youth Academy marked International Holocaust Day with a special interactive presentation about the Club’s connection and history with the Holocaust. Foundation Head Josh Halickman spoke to both the Under-12 North & South squads about how former great Yosele Merimovitch convinced management to change the club’s white kit to yellow to stand in solidarity with the Jews of Poland who were forced to wear the Yellow Star.

The youngsters also listened in awe about how in the late 1930’s Maccabi went to the United States in order to raise money for their families, friends and relatives who were stuck in Nazi occupied Europe. This program is part of the Youth Department’s continuing education project under the direction of Leon Asraf, the Youth Academy’s Education Director.

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Yellow & Blue Saturday Youth Department Results January 27, 2018

Most of the Youth Department State Cup matches were postponed due to the inclement weather. However, both Under-15 teams were in action and won their games

Due to the inclement weather over the weekend, most of the Youth Department State Cup Matches were postponed. However, both Under-15 clubs were in action.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 7:0 Ironi Kiryat Gat (U15 South)
The Under-15 South side hosted Kiryat Gat in the State Cup Round of 16 and won 7:0 thanks to goals by Ohad Mizrahi x2, Elad Kaplan, Rotem Germa, Bar Lin, Itay Ben Kimon and Aner Ashmendi. Head Coach Ori David summed up the victory: “This wasn’t a great game on our part and I’ll be happy to fix a number of things up along the way. We advanced to the next stage and now we’ll get ready for our league match against Gadna.”

Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv 2:1 Maccabi Petah Tikva Partush (U15 North)
The young Yellow & Blue were able to come back from a 1:0 deficit to defeat the Sharon District league leaders just before the end of the extra time period. The victory moves Maccabi “Ilan” into the State Cup Quarterfinals. Goal scorers: Ben Lineker, Kamil Jabara. Head Coach Asaf Heber spoke about the win: “We received a tough draw in Petah Tikva in the Round of 16. We began the match a bit shell shocked after giving up an early goal due to a counterattack. Despite the deficit we were able to come back as the team pushed forward, controlled the ball and pressed the opponent. We were able to draw even in the 47’ and ended up winning the match in extra time. I’m proud of the guys as to how they reacted and fought hard. You could see how we played and how we followed the methodology of the club. I’m very happy for my players and it was very important for them to win the match.”

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Youth Department Action Saturday January 27, 2018

The youth clubs will take part in the State Cup as the U19’s head to Tzur Shalom, the Under-16 side heads to Pardes Chana while they U15’s will look to advance

Maccabi Tzur Shalom – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv, 12:00 Tzur Shalom (U19)
After winning the MTA International Youth Tournament, the young Yellow & Blue will get back to domestic play in State Cup action. Guy Tzarfati’s side will travel to Tzur Shalom and will look to continue their positive momentum.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv (U17)
The Under-17 squad is off for a couple of weeks due to the National Team break as they find themselves in 1st place by 9 points over the second place side.

SC Pardes Chana “Tzav Pius” – Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv, 19:00 Prdes Chana Training field (U16)
The Under-16 side will play in the Israel State Cup as they travel to Pardes Chana as they will look to advance to the next stage of the competition.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv – Ironi Kiryat Gat, 08:30 Kiryat Shalom Synthetic (U15 South)
Kiryat Gat will visit Kiryat Shalom for a date with Maccabi’s Under-15 South team in the Israel State Cup Round of 16. Ori David’s squad is in first place in league play while their opponent currently sits in 11th place on the table.

Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv – Maccabi Petah Tikva “Partush”, 08:30 Kiryat Shalom Synthetic (U15 North)
The Under-15 North club will host a State Cup Round of 16 clash against Maccabi Petah Tikva, Both sides are at the top of the table as the young Yellow & Blue come into the contest looking to move on to the next stage.

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Maccabi Foundation, Youth Department and Injured Soldiers

Former IDF soldier and Yellow & Blue supporter Liran Baruch spoke to the Club's Under-16 team about his story of trial, tribulation and inspiration after being injured during his service

The Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Foundation is a strong supporter of the IDF, the Israel Defense Forces and hosts injured soldiers on a regular basis to speak to the club’s youth teams.

Liran Baruch, a Yellow & Blue supporter, who was injured in the second Intifada spoke about his experiences while serving the country as well as his rehabilitation that led him to inspire many others with his story of challenge and courage. The Under-16 side were very moved and honored to have been in his presence as they asked many questions and looked ahead to when they will serve Israel in the near future.

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