Hapoel Beersheba

Maccabi Tel Aviv downs Haifa in Classico to reach State Cup final

The Israeli Classico, one of the biggest matches that the Holy Land can offer between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa, is always an anticipated clash.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their 3-2 victory over Maccabi Haifa in the State Cup semifinal at Teddy Stadium.
GONZALEZ SCORES for Beitar Jerusalem just 30 seconds into the derby, sending his club on its way to a 2-0 win.

Beitar rules Jerusalem derby; Beersheba takes first

Hapoel coach Ziv Arie lamented the slow start but noted his side created chances, while goalkeeper Nadav Zamir admitted the early goal made the match difficult.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA’S Igor Zlatanovic (front) celebrates after scoring the Reds’ first goal in their 2-1 victory over Beitar Jerusalem this week at Turner Stadium.

Beersheba widens gap on Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv blanks Maccabi Bnei Reineh for third

Late headers, big saves, and packed stadiums highlight a dramatic week in the Israeli Premier League.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV teammates Dor Peretz (left) and Sayed Abu Farchi celebrate during their 4-1 Premier League victory over Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Monday night.

Hapoel Beersheba leapfrogs Beitar Jerusalem back into first place

Beersheba will face second-place Beitar Jerusalem in its next league match.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Maccabi tops Hapoel at first Bloomfield derby

The defending champs doubled their lead in the 88th minute when Itay Shechter was pulled down in the box by Orel Degani and Cohen slotted home the spot kick from 11 meters.

DECEMBER 5, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Avi Rikan

Avdija, Mac TA run away from Nahariya

Jerusalem crushes Beersheba • Eilat upsets Holon • Rishon edges Ashdod • Ness Ziona drops Greens

NOVEMBER 5, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
UNDER THE watchful eye of at least one NBA scout, Maccabi Tel Aviv swingman Deni Avdija (8) starred in a 86-65 victory over Ironi Nahariya on Monday night

Beersheba, Maccabi Haifa pressure defending champion Maccabi Tel Aviv

The southern Reds received three goals by three different goal scorers to go level on points with Maccabi Tel Aviv, but went into first place due to a better goal differential.

OCTOBER 8, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IRONI KIRYAT SHMONA beat Ashdod SC 2-0 last night for its first victory of the Premier League season

Israeli Soccer Roundup: Intrigue abounds as Premier League kicks off

Maccabi Tel Aviv looks vulnerable as Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beersheba and even Beitar Jerusalem eye title

AUGUST 23, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
CHICO OFOEDU and Maccabi Tel Aviv are the reigning Israel Premier League champions, but a subpar continental campaign for the yellow-and-blue and improvement by other clubs have opened the door for an exciting season, which kicks off tomorrow

Bnei Yehuda and Beersheba advance, Mac TA ousted from Europe

“I’m proud of the players and they deserve all of the credit after only playing a few official matches so far this season,” said a reserved Abuksis following the conquest.

AUGUST 19, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate during their 3-1 victory over Hapoel Beersheba in Sunday night’s Toto Cup semifinal at Teddy Stadium in the capital.

Mac TA, Beersheba, Bnei Yehuda all look to advance in Europa League

The Toto Cup semifinals are set after the final round of group play games were completed earlier this week.

AUGUST 13, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER BEING upset 2-1 at home in the first leg of its Europa League third-round qualifying tie, Maccabi Tel Aviv travels to Suduva this week looking to overcome the deficit

Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beersheba secure Europa berths

Maccabi TA hits record 89 points

MAY 27, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA players celebrate after the team's 2-1 victory over Maccabi Netanya on Saturday, a result that enabled the Greens to secure a Europa League berth in the final match of the Israel Premier League season

Different goals for teams in playoffs

The Israel Premier League heads into the playoff rounds on Saturday after completing a 26-game regular season.

MARCH 14, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV is the overwhelming favorite to capture the Premier League championship as the Championship Playoffs kick off this weekend.

Who is Alona Barkat, The New Right's newest member?

Alona Barkat was introduced as the party's newest members, alongside founders Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked, at an introductory press conference on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Alona Barkat at an introductory press conference with The New Right, February 7th, 2019

New Right: Barkat to bring Beersheba's social revolution to all of Israel

"With patience and determinism Alona taught us how to bring about change," Bennett lauded her. "Alona is the essence of the beautiful Israel."

FEBRUARY 7, 2019ByURI BOLLAG
Education Minister Naftali Bennet, Defense Minister Ayelet Shaked and Hapoel Beersheva owner Alona Barkat