The final 20 minutes belonged entirely to the blue-and-white.
The NKBV ban is not the first time an Israeli athletics team has been barred from international competition due to Israel’s current political situation since October 7th.
The team has displayed exceptional ability throughout the prestigious Tour Down Under.
After widespread criticism, including from NHL, security concerns were addressed and blue-and-white was invited to participate in the Bulgaria tournament.
Maccabi Haifa crushes Maccabi Petah Tikva • Bnei Reineh holds Maccabi Tel Aviv to draw • Beitar Jerusalem blanks Hapoel Hadera
Maccabi Haifa wins, Maccabi Tel Aviv held ahead of clash • Beitar, Ashdod draw • Netanya continues to climb
Beitar Jerusalem edges Mac Petah Tikva • Hap Jerusalem beats Hap PT • Mac Haifa held by Hap TA
Team combine for 8 goals in the capital • Mac TA rallies past Mac PT • Mac Haifa routs Hadera
With no foreigners available, Maccabi needed to fill its roster with players from the youth department and others who had been loaned out to Leumit League teams.
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