In this week 14 match on Dec 17th, Hapoel Katamon and Hapoel Hadera will play a match in Netanya in a clash of the Ligat ha’Al. Hapoel Hadera sits at 5th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against Sektzia Nes Tziona. Hapoel Hadera had 7 on net, and Sektzia Nes Tziona had 9, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Hapoel Hadera is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while hapoel Katamon is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Maccabi Bnei Raina. Ondřej Bačo scored the first goal for Hapoel Katamon in the 69th minute, then Jordan Botaka added another in the 81st minute on a feed from William Togui In the end, Maccabi Bnei Raina was frustrated by Hapoel Katamon’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Hapoel Katamon ended the match with the shutout victory. With 18 points in their last 10 matches Hapoel Katamon should be reasonably happy with their performance.
In their last match together, in Teddi Malcha Stadium, Hapoel Katamon and Hapoel Hadera battled to a 1-1 draw. Jordan Botaka scored the first goal for Hapoel Katamon in the 21st minute, then Nadav Nidam tied it up for Hapoel Hadera on an own goal in the 52nd minute earning Hapoel Hadera a comeback draw.
Hapoel Katamon’s most prolific scorer has been Ondřej Bačo. He has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches. Sa’ar Fadida has been the most effective weapon for Hapoel Hadera lately. The Israeli midfielder has netted three goals in his last five matches.