Yellow & Blue Youth Department Results October 28, 2017

Maccabi “Shachar” picked up a big Derby win, the U17’s won as well while both Under-15 side’s drew. The U16 squad will play today

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 3-1 Hapoel “Nisanov” Tel Aviv
The Club’s Under-19 team won the Derby on Matchday 6 as Tomer Altman (p), Fadi Najar and Netanel Peretz all scored. Guy Tzarfati’s squad won their second straight and sit in 5th place just five points off the top of the table. For the highlights and match report click here.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv 2:1 SC Ironi Ashdod
After a month long break, the Under-17 side got back to action with 3 points and a win on Matchday 6. Maccabi “Oded” is the league’s only team that hasn’t dropped a point as they currently find themselves in 1st place.

Head Coach Eliezer Ben Aharon summed up the match: “We came back after a month and it felt like the first match of the season. Our players controlled the pace for the majority of the match against Ashdod but we were missing certain parts of our game on an individual and team level. We have to know how to kill the game earlier on once we are in the lead and when we are in control. The goals we scored were the direct result of practicing them during our training sessions and sometimes it looks exactly like how we did it in training, it’s a great feeling that this is part of the game and the win. We’re now onto the next match and we went to continue to improve as always!”

Hapoel “Rami” Tel Aviv 1:1 Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv
The Under-15 South squad came home from Wolfson with a Derby draw on Matchday 5. The young Yellow & Blue are still undefeated and are in 2nd place with the same number of points as the first place side. Oscar Gloch was the goal scorer. Head Coach Ori David discussed the match that was: “We clearly controlled the play for most of the match and we had numerous chances in front of the opponent’s goal, but unfortunately we were unable to take the win. I’m happy with the performance and how they have been advancing and improving.”

Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv 1:1 Maccabi Petah Tikva “Yehuda Partush”
On Matchday 5 of the league, the Under-15 North team recorded a draw at home. The young Yellow & Blue are undefeated as they are in 4th place, 2 points off the top of the table. Sivan Gafni was the goal scorer as Head Coach Asaf Heber summed up the contest: “These were two very good clubs and it was an even game. We scored in the 50th minute but we weren’t able to take advantage of our other chances to kill the game. It’s disappointing to give up a goal in the final minutes but the guys are continuing to improve in training and I’m optimistic.”

Beitar Ironi Maale Adumim “Tzav Pius” – Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv, Toto Stadium Maale Adumim Sunday 19:45
The Under-16 team plays in Maale Adumim on Matchday 7 as they enter the contest in 6th place with 3 wins and 3 draws. The last place side is winless so far this season.

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 3-1 Hapoel “Nisanov” Tel Aviv The Club’s Under-19 team ...

The Derby’s Yellow & Blue. Maccabi defeats Hapoel 3:1

Matchday 6 in the Youth Premier League saw the young Yellow & Blue take home a Derby win thanks to goals by Altman, Najar and Peretz. Watch

Prematch
Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv hosted Hapoel Tel Aviv in a Matchday 6 Derby at the Toto Ramle Stadium. The U19’s came into the contest in 6th place on the table after defeating Bnei Sakhnin last week while Hapoel entered the match after two straight losses and in 11th place. Head Coach Guy Tzarfati’s Starting XI included Daniel Peretz, Ran Vaturi, Amit Glezer, Fadi Najar, Tomer Mahlouf, Eden Kartsev, Mufleh Shalata, Tomer Altman, Adir Hardon, Prince Thomas and Eyal Hen.

First Half
The match began in perfect fashion for the Yellow & Blue as they received a penalty in the 2’ after a Red’s handball in the box. Altman beat the keeper to give Maccabi a quick 1:0 advantage. Three minutes later, the visitors had a dangerous chance via Benny Tredovsky who was alone in the box but Peretz made the stop. In the 12’ Thomas sent a ball to Hen but his attempt was caught by the Red’s keeper.

In the 21’, Maccabi almost doubled their lead when Hardon had a one-on-one situation in the area, but the keeper blocked the ball for a corner. However on the ensuing corner, the Red’s shot stopper wasn’t able to make the stop after Najar headed it into the goal for a 2:0 advantage. Eight minutes later Ovadia Ofer tried his luck in the Maccabi box and hit the bar, but Hapoel then found the back of the goal thanks to Tredovsky who cut the Yellow & Blue lead to 2:1. The same Tredovsky tried to draw even in the 38’ but Peretz made the save as Maccabi took the one goal advantage into the break.

Second Half
Maccabi looked to add to their total and in the 50’ Hen passed the ball to Thomas but the keeper made the stop while 8 minutes later Peretz made a save on a dangerous Hapoel free kick to keep the score as is.

In the 65’ Ofer’s long attempt for the Reds hit the bar and went out and in the 73’ Altman’s ball found Omer Berami who came in as a substitute, but his shot just grazed the post. Eylon Almog also came into the match and had a chance in the 82’ but his opportunity went wide of the goal, while 7 minutes later Berami took control of the ball in the box but his shot was stopped by the keeper.

With Maccabi pressing for a 3rd goal Thomas almost found it in the 92’ minute but his ball went out, however 2 minutes later the Yellow & Blue’s hard work paid off. Netanel Peretz who also came on as a substitute was alone in front of the Hapoel goal and put a scorcher into it for a 3:1 Maccabi win.

Prematch Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv hosted Hapoel Tel Aviv in a Matchday ...

The Camera’s Lens: The Youth Derby’s all Yellow & Blue

Maccabi "Shachar" defeated the Reds 3:1 in the Tel Aviv Derby on Matchday 6. The match included some fantastic goals and terrific atmosphere. Here's what it looked it from the camera's lens

Facts & Stats behind the Youth Derby

On Saturday at 11:45, Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will host Hapoel Tel Aviv in the first Derby of the season. Just ahead of the big matchup, let’s take a look back at some of the great contests of the past decade

A Derby, no matter where in the world, is always one of the highlights of the season and the Club’s Under-19 side, Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv will host Hapoel Tel Aviv in the first Tel Aviv Derby of the campaign at the Toto Ramle Stadium at 11:45 on Saturday. Just ahead of the contest, let’s take a look back at some of the great Derbies of the past decade to get ready for this season’s first edition.

Please note: Admission to the Derby will be by ticket only. There will be no ticket distribution on Matchday at the Stadium Box Office.

Over the past ten years there have been 22 Derbies between the Youth teams with the record standing at 10 Maccabi wins, 7 wins for Hapoel and 5 draws. An interesting fact in the series to date is that the Yellow & Blue have collected more points away with 21 compared to 14 at home.

The biggest Maccabi “Shachar” Derby win took place in the 2014/15 season when the Yellow & Blue hosted Hapoel at Bloomfield Stadium with Ziv Arie on the sidelines in the championship season. The Under-19’s took care of the Reds 4:0 with Yonatan Cohen scoring a brace while Stav Ben Aharon and Sohil Armeli each added single markers.

Over the past decade the young Yellow & Blue had a few lethal goal scorers in the Derby including:
Yonatan Cohen – The striker who wore the Maccabi kit between 2013/15 scored 4 goals in 5 matches.
Gael Margulies – Between 2011-2013 the Maccabi “Shachar” striker found the back of the goal 3 times in 5 contests.
Eylon Almog – The current Under-19 striker who has played Hapoel 4 times and recorded 3 goals will look to add to his count on Saturday after making his senior team debut against Bnei Yehuda on Thursday night in the Toto Cup semifinals.

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Interestingly enough the 88th minute of Derby matches has been when the Yellow & Blue have scored the most goals.

The most goals scored in the Derby by one player has been two by the following: Yonatan Cohen (14/15), Dor J’an (13/14), Matan Hozez (13/14), Eliel Peretz (13/14).

The longest streak without a Derby loss was 7 matches between the 2009/10 to 2011/12 seasons, 3 years in total during a very good period for the young Yellow & Blue. The club took home the Double in 2010/11 when they defeated their city rivals in the State Cup Round of 16 while in 2011/12 the U19’s won the league title.

Last season under the tutelage of Guy Tzarfati, Maccabi “Shachar” won all of their Derby matches and will look to take home 3 points this Saturday as well.

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We’ve got a Derby. Plus all of the other Youth Department action

The Under-19’s host Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Derby, The U17 side get back to league action after a lengthy break while the Under-15 South club plays a Derby as well

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Hapoel “Nisanov” Tel Aviv, Ramle 11:45
The Under-19 squad faces the Reds on Matchday 6 of the Youth Premier League. The Yellow & Blue sit in 6th place on the table after an away win at Sakhnin while Hapoel are in 11th place after two straight losses.

Please note: A ticket will need to be presented in enter the match. Tickets will not be distributed on Matchday at the stadium box office.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – SC Ashdod Kiryat Shalom 11:00
After a month long break, the Club’s Under-17 side is back in action, as they enter Matchday 5 in 2nd place with a perfect record of four wins good for 12 points to go along with 14 goals for and 2 against. Ashdod enters the contest winless over the last two Matchdays and are in 6th place. Eliezer Ben Aharon’s squad will look to continue the positive momentum.

Beitar Ironi Maale Adumim “Tzav Pius” – Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv, Toto Stadium Maale Adumim Sunday 19:45
The Under-16 team plays in Maale Adumim on Matchday 7 as they enter the contest in 6th place with 3 wins and 3 draws. The last place side is winless so far this season.

Hapoel “Rami” Tel Aviv – Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv, Wolfson 10:30
With 4 victories in as many matches, the Under-15 South club gets ready for an away Derby at Wolfson on Matchday 5. The young Yellow & Blue are in first place and will look to continue on the winning track as they face the 3rd place side who are undefeated.

Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv – Maccabi “Yehuda Partush” Petah Tikva, Kiryat Shalom Synthetic 08:30
Matchday 5 pits two teams that are perfect so far this season, each with 12 points as Maccabi will try to keep up their quality play.

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Hapoel “Nisanov” Tel Aviv, Ramle 11:45 The Under-19 ...

Youth Derby Guidelines

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv hosts Hapoel Tel Aviv this Saturday in the first Youth Premier League Derby of the season. Police and security guidelines are inside

This Saturday, the Youth Premier League Derby will take place at the Ramle Stadium, 11:45 and there will be an increased police and security presence.

Tickets will be needed to attend the match and are available at the Youth Department office at Kiryat Shalom on Tuesday and Wednesday between 14:00-18:00 and Thursday 09:00-12:00. (The visiting club’s tickets have been transferred directly to the club.)

As per the Ramle Police: Tickets will not be distributed on Matchday at the stadium box office. Exiting the stadium will not permitted during the match.

Fans who are not in their designated sections will be escorted outside of the stadium premises.

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Yellow & Blue Youth Department Results October 21, 2017

Maccabi “Shachar” got back on the winning track with a win at Sakhnin. The Under-16 side fell to Maccabi Haifa while both Under-15 squads continued their winning ways

Bnei Sakhnin 1:4 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv
The Under-19 side recorded an important away win on Matchday 5 of the Youth Premier League. Eden Kartsev, Eylon Almog, Eyal Hen all scored for the Yellow & Blue. Head Coach Guy Tzarfati summed up the victory: “This was a good win at one of the toughest away pitches in the country. We were able to take advantage of our opportunities and that was key for us this match. Now we’re looking ahead to next week’s Derby.” For the full match report click here.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 1:2 Maccabi “Goldshenfeld” Haifa
After a win last week, the Under-16 squad fell to their rivals from the Carmel on Matchday 6. Nehorai Biton scores for the young Yellow & Blue. Head Coach Raymond Atteveld spoke about the contest: “We weren’t alert enough at the start of the game and that cost us a goal. After the goal we were able to control the pace of the game which was played at a high level and we created many chances. We were able to score the tying goal but we had to score more with the opportunities that we had. In fact, on one of the attacks that we had where we didn’t score, eventually led to a counter attack by Haifa. We made a number of mistakes in our decisions that led to the goal that we gave up. We have some important lessons to learn from the match today in terms of focusing and concentrating right from the beginning of the game. The second thing that we need to improve is how we take advantage of our chances in front of the goal. I feel that the team is getting more and more fit and will play even better as time goes by. There’s still what to improve on the defensive side of the game and to be less naive. All in all the players will learn and continue to develop from this match as good players are ones who make fewer mistakes.”

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 3:0 Sektzia Nes Ziona
The Under-15 South Team continued their winning ways as they convincingly defeated Nes Ziona. The young Yellow & Blue controlled the match just as they have in all four of their games, Ariel Belhason. Ener Osmandi and Elad Kaplan scored. Head Coach Ori David summed up the contest: “The match was good for the most part but we lacked some finishing, but the pace of the game was fine and I am continuing to see improvement from match to match due to our quality training sessions over the course of the week.”

Maccabi “Rafael” Netanya 1:3 Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv
Matchday 4 saw the Under-15 North side pick up yet another win. This time the young Yellow & Blue handed Netanya their first league loss thanks to goals by Omer Senior with a brace and Aviv Peles. Asaf Heber, the Head Coach spoke about the match that was: “We visited a tough pitch against a very good opponent and the squad did what we worked on all week during practice. Even when our opponent came back at the start of the second half, we didn’t stop playing and we pushed forward in order to regain the lead. Congratulations to the guys.”

Bnei Sakhnin 1:4 Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv The Under-19 side recorded an important ...

Maccabi “Shachar” defeats Bnei Sakhnin 4:1

The Under-19 side recorded an important away win on Matchday 5 of the Youth Premier League. Eden Kartsev, Eylon Almog, Eyal Hen all scored for the Yellow & Blue

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv played at Sakhnin on Matchday 5 of the Youth Premier League and picked up the 3-points and an important 4:1 win over the northern rivals.

First Half
Guy Tzarfati’s squad came into the contest after falling to Hapoel Raanana last Matchday while Bnei Sakhnin also lost last week. The match began evenly with both sides trying to control the pace. After 20 minutes of football the young Yellow & Blue began to take the upper hand on ball possession which almost resulted in Eyal Hen finding the back of the goal but could only hit the post. However, in the 37’ Eden Kartsev would give Maccabi a 1:0 lead with a scorcher from 18 meters out which smacked the post and this time went in.

Second Half
The match resumed with Sakhnin looking for an equalizer which they found in the 47’ after a cross into the box was put in behind the Maccabi “Shachar” keeper, 1:1. The young Yellow & Blue came right back and regained the lead in the 55’ with an own goal for a 2:1 advantage. Two minutes later, the visitors would pad their lead when Eylon Almog who had come in as a substitute scored thanks to an assist by Or Dasa. The game continued with Maccabi in control as Eyal Hen added the 4th marker for a 4:1 win.

Head Coach Guy Tzarfati summed up the victory: “This was a good win at one of the toughest away pitches in the country. We were able to take advantage of our opportunities and that was key for us this match. Now we’re looking ahead to next week’s Derby.”

Starting XI – Daniel Peretz, Noam Cohen, Amit Glezer, Fadi Najar, Tomer Mahlouf, Eden Kartsev, Tomer Altman, Prince Thomas, Or Dasa, Eyal Hen, Amir Hardon.

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Youth Department Action Saturday October 21, 2017

The Under-19’s head to a tough away match at Sakhnin, the U16’s host Maccabi Haifa while the two Under-15 sides will look to continue their winning streaks

Bnei Sakhnin – Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv, 13:30 Sakhnin
Matchday 5 of the Youth Premier League features a tough away match as Maccabi “Shachar” will travel up to Sakhnin and try to get back onto the winning track while the hosts currently have 4 points after a loss last week.

Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv – Maccabi “Goldshenfeld” Haifa, 10:30 Kiryat Shalom Synthetic
The Club’s Under-16 squad hosts the Greens on Matchday 6 after beating Petah Tikva last match. Haifa comes into the contest in second place undefeated.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv – Sektzia Nes Ziona, 08:30 Kiryat Shalom Synthetic
The only club that has won all 3 of their league matches welcome Nes Ziona for an early morning date at the Yellow & Blue training facility. The visitors sit in 10th place with 3 points as Maccabi will look to pick up another victory.

Maccabi “Refael” Netanya – Maccabi “Ilan” Tel Aviv, 10:30 Shapira Netanya
The Under-15 North squad heads to Netanya on Matchdaty 4 as the young Yellow & Blue will try and keep their perfect record intact. The hosts have 7 points and have not lost yet in league play.

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4 Maccabi players help Israel take a step towards the European Championships

The Under-17 Israel National Team advanced to the Elite Stage of the European Championships. Four players from the Yellow & Blue Youth Department contributed to the team’s efforts at the qualifying tournament in the Czech Republic

The Under-17 Israel National Team advanced to the Elite Stage of the European Championships thanks in part to four Yellow & Blue Youth Department players, Dan Lugassi, Nadav Nidam, Omri Ram and Ido Shahar.

Israel’s group at the qualifying tournament includes Turkey, Armenia and the Czech Republic. Israel opened up the tournament with a 1:0 win over Turkey on Friday while last night the Blue & White defeated the hosts, the Czech Republic 2:0. All four players featured in the Starting XI in both matches and helped the team qualify for the Elite Stage with one more contest to be played when they face Armenia.

The quartet of players have also helped Maccabi’s U17 side to a 4-0 start with 14 goals for in the four victories.

The Under-17 Israel National Team advanced to the Elite Stage of the ...