2014-15 Match Reviews

Israel State Cup Roundup! Maccabi Tel Aviv to play Hapoel Beer Sheva on May 20th for the Cup!

April 30, 2015 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Beer Sheva began their 7-0 onslaught and demolition of Hapoel Afula in the 3rd minute. Maccabi Tel Aviv seemed to begin theirs in minute number two against Ahi Nazareth, however that’s not exactly how the 3-0 win went down at Teddy Stadium, The Israel State Cup final at Sammy Ofer [Read More]

Two Captains, Barda & Kriaf

April 27, 2015 // 0 Comments

Beitar Jerusalem 1-1 Hapoel Beer Sheva Beitar Jerusalem opened their match Sunday night with a fury as their new central defender, captain Ofir Kriaf scored in the 1st minute to give the home side a 1-0 lead. Playing in Petach Tikva at the Moshava Stadium due to a radius match punishment, Kriaf was [Read More]

Ligat Ha’Al Lower Playoffs Rd 30, Upper Playoffs Rd 31 April 25-17, 2015

April 26, 2015 // 0 Comments

Kiryat Shemona 1-0 Maccabi Haifa Maccabi Haifa has been a team that has given their supporters fits all season long. From struggling under Serbian coach Alexander Stanoyavich to making the upper playoffs with Marko Balbul, it’s been back to futility as the Greens drop yet another game and [Read More]

Maccabi Tel Aviv & the Champions League. Time is of the essence!

April 20, 2015 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-1 Beitar Jerusalem Walking down to the restrooms at halftime I was stopped by the friendly press security guard and who asked me what would happen in the 2nd half between Maccabi Tel Aviv & Beitar Jerusalem seeing that it was still scoreless. I said don’t worry come [Read More]

Ligat Ha’Al Lower Playoffs Round 29, April 18, 2015

April 19, 2015 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Akko 1-0 Hapoel Haifa Akko delivered a home victory for its loyal fans as Hapoel Haifa went down to yet another defeat to find themselves dead last in the Ligat Ha’Al table. After a scoreless first half, 2nd half substitute Elior Seidere playing in his first game since suffering a [Read More]

Ligat Ha’Al Upper Playoff Round 29 April 12-13, 2015

April 13, 2015 // 0 Comments

Kiryat Shemona 0-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv Maccabi Tel Aviv coach wanted a result from his side’s trip up north to Kiryat Shemona and that’s exactly what he got. One point in a 0-0 draw with his ‘keeper Juan Pablo shining the way to keep their lead atop the Ligat Ha’Al at 8 points [Read More]

Ligat Ha’Al Lower Playoff Round 28 April 11, 2015

April 12, 2015 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Haifa 0-1 Hapoel Tel Aviv Hapoel Haifa has not won in 5 games and Tal Benin’s poor run continued as his goalkeeper Kovar Premsyl committed a massive error late in the game to give Tel Aviv the win. After 80+ minutes of poor football from both sides and few chances, Tel Aviv youngster [Read More]

Pako’s Championship Moves!

April 7, 2015 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Pako Ayestaran showed his critics exactly what qualities he brings to the club by finally vanquishing his closest rival and putting a nice check mark next to defeating Hapoel Beer Sheva. Not only did Ayestaran beat them on the score sheet 3-1 but he held true to his [Read More]

Present & Future – Stars and Classicos

March 23, 2015 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-1 Maccabi Haifa When one hears the term Classico the first thing that jumps into mind is Barcelona & Real Madrid. Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Bale, Suarez & Benzema. Last night in Israel however, the term Classico could refer to not only the great Spanish football match but [Read More]

Ligat Ha’Al Playoff Round 27 March 21-March 22, 2015

March 22, 2015 // 0 Comments

Kiryat Shemona 1-2 Beitar Jerusalem Beitar Jerusalem moved to within 4 points of 3rd place Kiryat Shemona and also moved ahead of 5th place Maccabi Petach Tikva by the same amount of points with a 2-1 away win at Kiryat Shemona. Romanian winger Liviu Antal scored a 1st half brace as Roie Kehat [Read More]