Fit to be tied- Maccabi and Beer Sheva draw 1-1

Maccabi Tel Aviv visited Turner Stadium for the first time and kicked off against Hapoel Beer Sheva on Matchday 28 of the WINNER League Championship Playoffs.

Carlos Garcia’s early goal was cancelled out by Ovidiu Huban’s marker later on in the first half as the Yellow-and-Blue and Beer Sheva each collected one point for their efforts in a spirited affair at Turner Stadium. The draw leaves Maccabi still just one point shy of the first place hosts.

Head Coach Peter Bosz had to make a few changes from the lineup he had been using over the last few weeks with winger Tal Ben Chaim unavailable due to yellow card accumulation. Serbian keeper Predrag Rajikovoc started in goal with Eli Dasa, Carlos Garcia, Eitan Tibi and Avi Rikan on defense. Gal Alberman and Haris Medunjanin started in the midfield while Dor Micha, Eden Ben Basat, Orlando Sa and Captain Eran Zahavi provided the attack.

Beer Sheva looked to strike first applying a tremendous amount of pressure in the opening minutes, but Elyaniv Barda’s 4th minute chance in the box went out of play while the Maccabi defense stood its ground. Zahavi had Maccabi’s opening opportunity in the 10th minute but his effort was knocked away for a corner kick.

And what a corner kick the Captain would deliver! Zahavi swung a perfect ball right into the box and met Garcia’s head for the first goal of the match! The Spaniard now has three goals this campaign with the last two coming on headers against teams in Red named Hapoel as his last marker was the match winner in the first round Tel Aviv Derby.

As the match began settling down after a frantic beginning Muhamed Ghadir had a fantastic chance in the 17th minute for Beer Sheva but the Maccabi goal stopper Rajikovic made a brilliant foot save to keep his side in the lead. However, in the 24th minute Beer Sheva found the equalizer. Maor Bozaglo sent a deep pass into the box that Ovidiu Huban slotted home last a sprawling Rajkovic to even up the score at 1:1.

As the match hit the 33rd minute, Ben Basat delivered a nice ball from the left side into the box to an oncoming Zahavi but it was just out of his reach. As the midfield battle ensued, Tibi, Dasa and Alberman were all alert in keeping Beer Sheva at bay and out of striking distance with the match heading into the break deadlocked at 1:1.

The second half opened with the same quick pace of the first as Alberman moved deep into Hapoel territory and handed off a magnificent pass to Zahavi, but number 7’s close range effort went high over the goal in the 48th minute. Just two minutes later a Mendunjanin left side corner kick went to Sa at the far end of the box who headed it back into the middle of the fray right to Micha. However his opportunity was smashed to safety by the Beer Sheva defense to keep the score as is.

Dor Micha featured ten minutes later again for the Yellow-and-Blue as his double pass with Portuguese striker Orlando Sa was just finger-tipped to safety by a diving Dudu Goresh. Beer Sheva also came close in the 64th minute but their corner kick was headed away by the Maccabi defenders.

Beer Sheva goal scorer Huban was handed the first yellow card of the match after a hard foul in the midfield in the 66th minute and just one minute later Reds coach Barak Bachar introduced Ben Sahar for Mahran Radi. The hosts made a second substitution in the 75th minute bringing on Maor Melikson for Muhamed Ghadir while Alberman picked up a yellow card deep in Beer Sheva territory. 

To try and jump start the offense, Coach Bosz made Maccabi’s first substitute of the evening in the 81st minute as Barak Itzhaki was introduced in place of Ben Basat. Bachar countered with Voba Brown for Maor Bozaglo in the 86th minute as Beer Sheva seemed content to play for the 1:1 draw with only four minutes remaining until injury time.

However, the Yellow-and-Blue defense and shot stopper had to come up big just before time expired keeping the 1:1 scoreline intact as the sides split the points.

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Maccabi “Shachar” falls to Hapoel Haifa 1-4

The Under-19 side fell to defeat Saturday morning against the Reds of the Carmel, one week after dropping a tough loss to Maccabi Haifa. Almog scored for the young Yellow-and-Blue

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv kicked off against Hapoel Haifa on Matchday 21 of the Toto Youth League at Ramle Stadium. Coach Ziv Arie looked to get his side back on the winning track especially with the return of winger Eylon Almog who was at the Under-17 Tournament last weekend. The hosts also looked to avenge the defeat that the Reds handed them last round at Kiryat Chaim by a 2:0 score. First Team coach Peter Bosz and assistant Hendrie Kruzen were also on hand to check out the up and coming Yellow-and-Blue youngsters from the stands.

Ziv Arie’s club had a terrific chance early on in the 3rd minute as Eylon Almog sent a deep pass to Amit Shapira but the midfielder couldn’t find the handle on the ball while Almog himself sent a 13th minute header just wide of the goal.

Maccabi continued pressing to find the first goal of the match and in the 20th minute their efforts almost paid off when Shapira found Gaby Kanichowsky in the box. Kanichowsky deceived the defender but his effort just missed the mark to keep the match goalless. The visitors also had a number of chances and in the 30th minute they would break the deadlock.

Sa’ar Ohayon came out of his goal a bit too far as Haifa captain Maxim Falchenko chipped the ball over the Maccabi keeper to give the away side the 1:0 lead. The young Yellow-and-Blue searched for the equalizer but Almog’s cross to Kanichowsky was smartly intercepted by Haifa keeper Rotem Fadifa as Maccabi went into the break down by one goal.

Or Dasa came on for Lazar Durovic to start the second half for Arie’s club but Maccabi wasn’t able to take advantage of the fresh legs up front as Idan Golan took a deep cross and beat Ohayon from in close to give Haifa a 2:0 advantage in the 57th minute.

Almog cut the lead to 2:1 just four minutes later when the winger headed in the ball to pull the hosts to within striking distance. However, Haifa’s substitute Ido Weir handled a deep ball and beat Ohayon one-on-one in the 74th minute while Rami Khalfo scored in the 88th minute give the visitors a 4:1 win.

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Youth Department Action, Saturday March 19

The Under-17 and Under-16 sides are back in action after the International break and the Under-19 team looks to get back on the winning track as they host Hapoel Haifa at Ramle

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Hapoel “Robi” Haifa 12:00, Ramle Stadium

The Under-19 club will look to pick up a victory on Saturday when they kick off against their Hapoel Haifa counterparts on Matchday 21 of the Toto Youth League. After falling to the Greens from the Carmel last week, the gap between first and second place widened to six points. Ziv Arie will have the players who had gone to the Under-17 Elite Tournament back as they try and cut the margin once again.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – Beitar “Oren” Jerusalem 09:00, Kiryat Shalom

Following a lengthy break, Ori Uzan and Leon Asraf’s charges will get back to action as they face Beitar Jerusalem’s Under-17 side at the Kiryat Shalom Training Facility. With a victory, Maccabi “Oded” will remain at the top of the table with a two point advantage.

Hapoel Beer Sheva – Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 13:00, Reiser Beer Sheva

Just a day before the club’s first teams play each other, the Under-16 sides take to the pitch after coming back from the International break.

Hapoel Kiryat Ono – Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 10:10, Kiryat Ono

Maccabi “Eldad” will look to add to their nine point lead at the top of the table as the Under-15 side takes on their counterparts from Kiryat Ono.

Maccabi Barkai – Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv Kibbutz Barkai, 15:45

Please note that this match is taking place on Friday!

Ran Elias and his Under-15 club get to play a day earlier than the rest of the youth department as they visit Kibbutz Barkai.

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Yellow-and-Blue Saturday – Match Results March 5

Maccabi "Shachar" and "Eli Fuchs both advance to their respective State Cup quarterfinals, while the two Under-15 sides were eliminated from the competition

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 3:0 Maccabi Herzliya

Just prior to facing Maccabi Haifa in a crucial top of the table league battle, Ziv Arie’s side picked up a victory over Maccabi Herzliya to advance to the State Cup quarterfinals. Amit Shapira, Eliel Peretz and Omri Haramati all scored in the win. To read the full match recap CLICK HERE

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv-International Break

SC Ashdod “Moris” 0:4 Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv

The Under-16 side visited Ashdod in a tricky away tie in State Cup play but their 4:0 victory helped them head into the Quarterfinals of the tournament. Eliezer Ben Aharon and Gady Brumer controlled the tempo of the match from the get go as Sa’ar Sa’adon scored in the 6th minute to give Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” a quick 1:0 lead. Eyal Hen, Idan Tzioni and an own goal by Ashdod rounded out the scoring.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 1:2 Hapoel “Aliya” Kfar Saba

After giving up two goals at the beginning of the second half, Maccabi “Eldad” was eliminated from State Cup play. Bar Cohen scored in the 82nd minute to cut the lead to 2:1 but it was too little too late.

Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv 2:4 Hapoel “Rami” Tel Aviv

The second Maccabi Under-15 club also had their State Cup run ended as they lost in extra time 4:2 in a Tel Aviv Derby. Ran Elias and his charges will now concentrate on league play for the balance of their season.

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 3:0 Maccabi Herzliya

Maccabi “Shachar” moves into State Cup quarters

The Under-19 side came into the Round of 16 match determined to advance in the Israel State Cup competition as they won 3:0 on goals by Shapira, Peretz and Haramati

Head Coach Ziv Arie’s squad played their Israel State Cup Round of 16 match against Maccabi Herzliya at the Ramle Stadium just two hours prior to the start of the First Team’s match at Bloomfield Stadium. The young Yellow-and-Blue advanced to this round after defeating SC Julis on penalty kicks.

Maccabi “Shachar” opened the match with an attacking trio of Omri Haramati, Or Dasa and Mahmoud Awesat with a midfield of Gaby Kanichowsky, Eliel Peretz and Amit Shapira. Haviv Ohayon started in goal with Nadav Amran, Guy Aviv, Ran Vaturi and captain Idan Yogev rounding out the Starting XI.

It didn’t take very long to find the back of the goal as a terrific give and go between Haramati and Shapira ended with the latter placing the ball behind the Herzliya keeper for the 1:0 lead. The hosts continued to press and to find another marker but the score stayed as is into the break.

Arie’s club came out strong to begin the second half and were rewarded soon thereafter. Shapira teamed up with Peretz giving him a gorgeous chip pass to double the lead. Peretz who had just returned from playing with the First Team on Wednesday night against Kfar Saba picked up the goal in the 47th minute.

The Under-19 team continued to control the flow of the game as Haramati added a goal to his assist helping Maccabi “Shachar” finish off the match in style winning 3:0. The victory moves the young Yellow-and-Blue into the quarterfinals and will find out their opponent in an upcoming draw. Next week, the club visits Maccabi Haifa in a top of the table battle with Ziv Arie’s side just three points away from the Greens.

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Take 5 – Maccabi wins 5-0 over Kfar Saba

Maccabi Tel Aviv hosted Hapoel Kfar Saba for the second time this week on Matchday 26 of the WINNER League as they looked to add another victory to their win total

The Yellow-and-Blue defeated Kfar Saba on a brace by Orlando Sa and goals by Dor Micha, Eran Zahavi and Barak Itzhaki. The win cuts Beer Sheva’s lead to 2-points as the playoff round begins next week at Bloomfield Stadium.

 

Yellow-and-Blue Head Coach Peter Bosz made a number of changes to the Starting XI that defeated Kfar Saba 2:0 on Wednesday night in the second leg of the Israel State Cup quarterfinals. Serbian keeper Predrag Rajikovic was back in goal with a defensive quartet of Eli Dasa, Eitan Tibi, Carlos Garcia and Avi Rikan playing in front of him. Gal Alberman and Haris Medunjanin played in the midfield while Dor Micha, Tal Ben Chaim, and Captain Eran Zahavi played just behind striker Orlando Sa.

 Maccabi began the match firing on all cylinders as Dor Micha quickly put the defending champions onto the scoreboard in the 3rd minute. Zahavi took a Dasa pass and headed the ball at the Kfar Saba goal but Ohad Cohen knocked it right down onto Micha’s foot who slammed it home for the 1:0 lead.

The Yellow-and-Blue looked to add to their advantage, but Tibi missed his 11th minute opportunity while Zahavi’s header was saved by Cohen in the 14th minute and his effort two minutes later was also collected by the Greens keeper. Hugo Lopez gave Kfar Saba their first chance of the evening going one-on-one with Rajikovic but the Maccabi shot stopper was in the right place to make the save in the 24th minute.

With Maccabi searching for a second goal, they didn’t have to look further than Sa’s brilliant header in the 32nd minute. Dasa’s perfect cross into the box met the Portuguese striker’s head, cleanly beating Cohen for the 2:0 lead. Each side had a couple of chances before going into the halftime break with the Yellow-and-Blue maintaining a two goal advantage.

The second half began just as the first did with another early Maccabi goal. Sa picked up his second marker of the night as he headed another ball past Cohen for a 3:0 lead. Rikan had come down the left side of the pitch and passed the ball to Zahavi in the center of the box. The Captain headed the ball right to Sa who was standing just to his left and powered it with authority behind the keeper.

With Maccabi in cruise control it was time for Zahavi to add to his league leading goal total in the 58th minute. The Captain raced into the box from the left side as his cross met Kfar Saba’s Liran Jan’s hand, good for a penalty. Zahavi stepped up to the spot and slammed home his 27th goal of the season.

The Yellow-and-Blue didn’t lift their foot from the pedal as Coach Bosz made a couple of substitutions as Eden Ben Basat came on for Ben Chaim in the 59th minute while Dor Peretz was introduced for Alberman ten minutes later. Rikan had a brilliant opportunity at the top of the visitors box in the 82nd minute but his effort went wide and over the goal.

With the hosts looking for a fifth goal against a shell shocked Kfar Saba they found it in Maccabi’s third substitute of the match, Barak Itzahki who had come into the game a few minutes earlier. Number 9’s low shot scooted by Cohen in the 88th minute as the Yellow-and-Blue picked up the 5:0 win while closing to within 2 points of table leaders Hapoel Beer Sheva.

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Youth Department Action, Saturday March 5

State Cup action is on tap this Saturday as the Under-19 squad hosts Maccabi Herzliya, the Under-16's have a tempting clash and there's also an Under-15 Derby

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Maccabi Herzliya 17:00, Ramle Stadium

The Under-19 club will host their counterparts from Herzliya at the Ramle Stadium. The young Yellow-and-Blue will look to book their ticket into the Round of 16.

Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv – International Break

SC Ashdod “Moris” – Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 09:00, Ashdod (State Cup)

An exciting contest between Maccabi and their Ashdod counterparts will take place in the State Cup Round of 32 as the Yellow-and-Blue will visit the port city. The two sides are neck-and-neck in league play and will now have a one match showdown for all of the marbles in the Cup competition.

Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv – Hapoel “Rami” Tel Aviv 08:30, Kiryat Shalom (State Cup)

The Under-15 team will get a chance to play a Derby match in the State Cup quarterfinals. Ran Elias’s side are 9 points ahead of the Wolfson crew in League action and they will look to extend their fine play to the Cup tournament early Saturday morning at Kiryat Shalom.

Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv – Hapoel Kfar Saba 10:30, Kiryat Shalom (State Cup)

Not only will the First Teams of Maccabi and Kfar Saba be kicking off against one another, but the Under-15 sides will be as well in State Cup play. The young Yellow-and-Blue will be looking to advance to the semifinal round of the competition against the Sharon club.

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Yellow-and-Blue Saturday – Match Results February 27

The Under-19's win streak came to an end, the Under-17 side drew and the Under-16 club scored a big victory. All of the Youth Department results are right here

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 1:1 Sektzia Nes Tziona

The Under-19 team’s win steak was put to an end by the last place club as the two sides drew 1:1 at Ramle. The young Yellow-and-Blue held the lead for a few minutes as Nes Tziona tied it up soon thereafter. For the full match recap CLICK HERE.

Maccabi “Kalfo” Petach Tikva 2:2 Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv

Ori Uzan and Leon Asraf’s team ended their match in a 2:2 draw. Thomas Prince gave the Under-17’s the lead but a pair of Petach Tikva goals put Maccabi “Oded” into a 1 goal deficit situation. However, just as the half was about to end Netanel Peretz found the equalizer that gave his club one-point.

Maccabi Ironi Bat Yam 2:9 Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv

A big win by the Under-16 side of Eliezer Ben Aharon and Gady Brumer was one of Saturday’s hi-lights. Muflach Shalata, Amit Glazer, Shchar Druker, Sa’ar Sa’adon with four goals and Danny Amar with a brace helped the Yellow-and-Blue fill the Bat Yan goal.

Hapoel Jerusalem 0:6 Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv

Matchday 17 was a successful one for Maccabi “Eldad” as a trip to the capital helped the club pick up a 6:0 victory. Dego Shtager with a brace, Or Itzhak, Ido Shachar, Omri Ram and Avi Ben Raphael all scored for the Under-15 team.

Hapoel Raanana 1:2 Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv

Ran Elias and his squad picked up an important three points away at Raanana. Guy Mizrachi and Eden Silam scored for Maccabi’s second Under-15 club.

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv 1:1 Sektzia Nes Tziona

Maccabi Shachar Draws 1-1

On Matchday 19 of the Toto Youth League Maccabi "Shachar" Tel Aviv hosted Sektzia Nes Tziona at the Ramle Municipal Stadium

Head Coach Ziv Arie made a couple of changes to the starting XI that opened up last week’s match as Shay Golan and Or Dasa were given the chance to show their wares. Ben Shugel who was with Maccabi at the beginning of the year faced his former team and started for Nes Tziona.

From the opening minute, Maccabi controlled the flow of play and tempo of the match moving the ball from side to side. In the 20th minute Ran Vaturi took a screamer of a shot but Almog and Dasa couldn’t find the handle on the rebound to give the young Yellow-and-Blue the lead.

In the 33rd minute, Maccabi finally took the advantage as Oliel Peretz found Dasa in the middle of the box who put the ball home behind the Nes Tziona keeper for the short-lived 1:0 lead. Just two minutes later a Nes Tziona corner kick was headed in by Shugel beating Maccabi “Shachar” keeper Haviv Ohayon to draw the visitors even at 1:1 as the sides went into the break with the score as is.

The second half started with neither team making a substitution. Nes Tziona packed in their defense while the Yellow-and-Blue tried to breakdown the visitors fortress. Arie made a number of changes to his lineup as he inserted Mahmoud Awesat, Eden Kartzev, Tomer Altman and Lazar Durovic who just returned to the club as the coach looked to find a winner.

In the 83rd minute, Maccabi may have had their best chance of the half. Durovic turned in the box and gave Awesat a terrific ball but he missed the opportunity to give his side the lead as the match ended in a 1:1 draw. Next Saturday Maccabi “Shachar” will face Maccabi Herzliya in State Cup action.

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Youth Department Action, Saturday February 27

The Under-19 team returns to Ramle, the Under-17 squad has a crucial top of the table match and all of the other youth matches you can check out this Saturday

Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv – Sektzia Nes Tziona 11:00, Ramle

Ziv Arie’s side is heading into the match with Nes Tziona in fine form and will look to continue their winning streak at home at Ramle Stadium just one Matchday prior to going head-to-head with Maccabi Haifa.

Maccabi “Kalfo” Petach Tikva – Maccabi “Oded” Tel Aviv 12:45, Petach Tikva

After defeating Maccabi Haifa away on Wednesday night, Ori Uzan and Leon Asraf’s young Yellow-and-Blue will look to pick up another victory against the third place team Maccabi Petach Tikva.

Maccabi Ironi Bat Yam – Maccabi “Eli Fuchs” Tel Aviv 08:30, “Toto” Bat Yam

Eliezer Ben Aharon and Gady Brumer’s charges will attempt to maintain their spot at the top of the table when they visit their Bat Yam counterparts.

Hapoel Jerusalem – Maccabi “Eldad” Tel Aviv 11:00, Kiryat Yovel

The Under-15 side will travel to the capital city and take on Hapoel Jerusalem in search of 3-points and cementing their first place position.

Hapoel Raanana – Maccabi “Team 2” Tel Aviv 10:45 North Raanana Park

Ran Elias and his team will head out to Raanana for a tough contest as them find themselves just two points from the top spot on the table.

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