Maccabi Haifa news

Beitar Jerusalem moves into top spot

Hapoel Beersheba falls late to Hapoel Tel Aviv • Maccabi Haifa dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Liran Rotman assisted on the winning goal and made up for his penalty miss in last week’s derby as the Reds beat Hapoel Beersheba 2-1 at Bloomfield.
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate with Timoti Muzie (center) after his 33rd-minute tally provided all the scoring in Beitar’s 1-0 win over Maccabi Bnei Reineh.

Beitar Jerusalem grabs share of first place in win against Maccabi Bnei Reineh

Beersheba still tops table on goal difference • Macaabi Tel Aviv edges Sakhnin • Hapoel Haifa, Hapoel TA draw

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
A Maccabi Haifa banner displaying an offensive, violent, and misogynistic picture of a female fan.

Maccabi Haifa displays misogynistic banner during derby soccer match with Hapoel Haifa

The banner showed an offensive, violent, and misogynistic picture of a female fan with the Hapoel Haifa shirt, and caused widespread criticism.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
BEITAR JERUSALEM’S Ziv Ben Shimol celebrates with coach Barak Itzhaki after he scored the game-winning goal in the 2-1 road victory over Maccabi Haifa.

Beitar’s late goal shocks Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium

Combined with Beersheba’s loss, Jerusalem tightens title race • Maccabi Tel Aviv draws Netanya

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Yellow-and-blue retools for new campaign

Ivic back on the Mac TA sidelines, while Van Overeem signing headlines on-pitch improvements

JUNE 16, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
VLADIMIR ‘VLADAN’ IVIC (left) and Mitch Goldhar (right) hope to replicate their past success together at Maccabi Tel Aviv, with the Canadian owner excited to bring back the Serbian coach to lead the yellow-and-blue again.

Hapoel Beersheba beats Maccabi Haifa to win Israel State Cup

With the victory, Beersheba denied Barak Bachar’s club a chance to win all of the available Israeli titles after having just celebrated winning the Premier League crown this past weekend.

MAY 25, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Beersheba beats Maccabi Haifa to win Israel State Cup

Anti-climactic crown for Maccabi Haifa

Greens’ final game called off at Sakhnin • Beersheba, Mac TA draw • Beitar can’t hold late lead vs K8

MAY 17, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
The result of Monday night’s 1-1 draw between Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) and Hapoel Beersheba (in red) clinched the Israel Premier League title for Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Haifa clinches second straight Israeli Premier League title

Despite loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv, Greens clinch championship as Hapoel Tel Aviv edges Beersheba.

MAY 11, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV may have won the game on Tuesday night at Sammy Ofer Stadium, but it was host Maccabi Haifa that secured the league title.

Mac Haifa’s title celebration delayed by loss

Hap Beersheba blanks Greens • Mac TA tops Netanya • Hapoel Jerusalem joins Beitar in safety zone

MAY 9, 2022ByJOSH HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM fans celebrate at Teddy Stadium after the club’s 1-0 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva ensured Premier League survival.

Maccabi Haifa closes in on the championship

In the capital city, meanwhile, Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Petah Tikva played to an entertaining 2-2 draw.

MAY 4, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA players celebrate with each other on the pitch following their 2-0 away victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv on Monday night at Bloomfield Stadium.

Yellow-and-blue dominates Tel Aviv derby

Beitar tops Hapoel for Jerusalem bragging rights • Netanya upsets leader Maccabi Haifa

APRIL 26, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV midfielder Avi Rikan scored two goals and assisted on another in the yellow-and-blue’s 5-0 derby victory over Hapoel at Bloomfield.

Maccabi Haifa widens gap atop standings

Greens shut out Beersheba as Mac TA, Netanya draw • Hap TA stuns Sakhnin • Beitar beats Ashdod

APRIL 5, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Beersheba clashed on Monday night at Sammy Ofer Stadium, with the league-leading Greens emerging with a 2-0 home victory

Leader Maccabi Haifa held by Hapoel Nof Hagalil

Netanya stays hot • 2nd-place Beersheba gains ground • Hapoel TA edges Hapoel Jerusalem

MARCH 7, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA forward Rotem Hatuel celebrates after his late goal secured his side a 3-1 Premier League victory over Hapoel Haifa on Sunday night.

Maccabi Haifa keeps control of driver’s seat

Greens shut out Hapoel Tel Aviv • Yellow-and-blue creeps up standings • Hadera blanks Beitar

FEBRUARY 23, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Haifa players celebrating.