Hapoel Haifa

State Cup weekend sees Beitar comeback and dominant displays by top clubs

Beitar survives the rain • Mac Tel Aviv and Mac Haifa run amok • Hap Tel Aviv, Beersheba advance

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BEITAR JERUSALEM’S Omer Atzili celebrates after his goal during the 2-1 victory for the capital city side over Ironi Tiberias in the State Cup round-of-32.
ADI YONA enjoyed a breakout performance for Beitar Jerusalem on Monday, scoring both goals in the 2-1 victory over Bnei Sakhnin at Teddy Stadium.

Last-minute soccer drama, big wins shake up table

Beitar Jerusalem edges Bnei Sakhnin to keep pace with Hapoel Beersheba, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Petah Tikvah draw

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BEITAR JERUSALEM'S Yarden Shua celebrates with his teammates after scoring his third goal to complete his first hat-trick during a 5-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

Shua hits 'hat-trick' in Beitar’s 5-0 rout as Israeli league delivers drama across the board

Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv managed a narrow 2-1 win over Hapoel Haifa despite playing a man down after Ido Shachar received a straight red card.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrate after their 3-1 Premier League win over Ironi Kiryat Shmona at Bloomfield Stadium.

Thrills, late drama, and crucial wins highlight Israeli soccer round

Beitar Jerusalem holds off Hapoel Haifa 3-2, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Netanya claim convincing conquests. Maccabi Haifa stunned by a last-gasp Tiberias equalizer.

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Former NBA player Kadeem Allen joins Hapoel Haifa

Allen played 48 games in the NBA, including with the Boston Celtics in 2017-2018 and the New York Knicks from 2018 to 2020,

JUNE 21, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
OMRI CASSPI (left) and Maccabi Tel Aviv were to strong for host Hapoel Haifa, powering their way to a 37-point 104-67 triumph in Israel Winner League action

Maccabi Tel Aviv stays ahead of the pack

Hapoel Haifa returns to action with upset of Hapoel Jerusalem • Maccabi Haifa tops Hap TA

MARCH 16, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL HAIFA players celebrate on the court after their surprise 100-87 road victory over Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel Winner League action in the capital.

Hapoel Haifa mounts comeback in Jerusalem

Beitar can’t hold on to two-goal lead, settles for draw • First-place Maccabi Haifa edges Hadera.

JANUARY 3, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL HAIFA midfielder Hanan Maman celebrates after his 82nd-minute goal – his second tally of the game – gave his team a 3-3 draw against Beitar Jerusalem (inset) on Saturday night in Premier League action at Teddy Stadium. (Danny Maron)

Willi to stay on as National Team coach

Maccabi Haifa edges Petah Tikva • Beitar Jerusalem holds Maccabi Tel Aviv to goalless draw

DECEMBER 22, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IN A spirited Premier League duel, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem played to a 0-0 draw on Monday night at Teddy Stadium in the capital.

Maccabi Tel Aviv advances to State Cup quarters

Wilbekin powers yellow-and-blue past Hap Haifa • Jerusalem maintains perfect league record

DECEMBER 15, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Jerusalem mayor Moshe Lion lights the Hanukkah candles at Pais Arena before Hapoel Jerusalem’s 96-86 Winner League victory over Hapoel Holon.

Dramatic Haifa derby finishes in late draw

Controversial penalty hands Hapoel a point • Bnei Yehuda blasts Hadera ahead of State Cup semis.

JUNE 8, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA (in green) and Hapoel Haifa battled to a 2-2 draw on Sunday night at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Israel Premier League Championship Playoff action

Hozez, Hapoel Haifa too much for Sakhnin

Arik Sabo scored via a header thanks to an Oren Bitton pass in the 17th minute.

JANUARY 22, 2019ByJOSH HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV defender Maor Kandil dons the team mascot’s head to entertain his teammates following the yellow-and-blue’s 1-0 victory over Beitar Jerusalem in Premier League action on Monday night

Holder Hapoel Haifa eliminated from State Cup

Beitar, Katamon ousted

DECEMBER 25, 2018ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER GOING down 1-0 to Hapoel Katamon, Hapoel Tel Aviv (in white) rallied back to claim a 2-1 road victory in State Cup action over the weekend

Ashdod avoids relegation, and Hapoel Haifa draws with Maccabi Tel Aviv

Ashdod was playing for the first time since veteran coach Yossi Mizrahi was brought in to replace Amir Turgeman.

APRIL 30, 2018ByALLON SINAI
Ashdod SC’s Vova Broun

Beersheba opens up 4-point lead at the top

Southerners blank Sakhnin at Turner • Hapoel Haifa moves even with Mac TA • Beitar visits Ra’anana

MARCH 11, 2018ByALLON SINAI
Hapoel Beersheba celebrating