Week 14 brings us a match on Dec 21st, where Maccabi Netanya will host Hapoel Haifa at Winner Stadium in a Ligat ha’Al match. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 15 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 10th placed Maccabi Netanya, recorded a 1-1 draw against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Omri Gandelman struck first for Maccabi Netanya in the 30th minute on a feed from Shir Tzedek, then Farley Rosa tied it up for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the 72nd minute earning Hapoel Tel Aviv at least a draw. Maccabi Netanya is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while 5th placed Hapoel Haifa is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Hapoel Katamon. Hanan Maman struck first for Hapoel Haifa in the 29th minute on a feed from Serdal, but Shemesh got the equalizer for Hapoel Katamon in the 71st minute earning them at least the one point. Hapoel Haifa is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
Hapoel Haifa and Maccabi Netanya last played eachother at the Sammy Ofer Stadium on the 28th of August. Hapoel Haifa and Maccabi Netanya battled to a 0-0 draw. Hapoel Haifa had 8 on net, and Maccabi Netanya had 12, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,.
Hapoel Haifa’s most prolific scorer has been Alon Turgeman. He has netted two goals over the last five matches. P. Guiagon has been the most effective weapon for Maccabi Netanya lately. The midfielder has netted 2 goals in his last 5 matches.