Dec 24th features a match where Hapoel Haifa plays host to Maccabi Bnei Raina in a Ligat ha’Al match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 17 degrees, a perfect day for football. In their last match, Hapoel Haifa recorded a 3-3 draw against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Dor Peretz scored the first goal for Hapoel Haifa in the 12th minute, then Gal Arel added another in the 4th minute of the first half’s stoppage time on a penalty. Hapoel Haifa looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 8 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Maccabi Bnei Raina recorded a 0-2 loss against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Eran Zahavi struck first for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 8th minute on a feed from Dor Peretz, then I’yad Hutba added another in the 76th minute on a feed from Dor Peretz In the end, Maccabi Bnei Raina was frustrated by Maccabi Tel Aviv’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Maccabi Tel Aviv ended the match with the shutout victory. Maccabi Bnei Raina is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in None, Maccabi Bnei Raina and Hapoel Haifa battled to a 1-1 draw. Hanan Maman scored the first goal for Hapoel Haifa in the 62nd minute, but Boateng got the equalizer for Maccabi Bnei Raina in the 78th minute earning Maccabi Bnei Raina a comeback draw.
Richard Boateng and Guy Hadida are the top scorers for Maccabi Bnei Raina in the last five matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Alon Turgeman has been the most prolific scorer on Hapoel Haifa in his last 5 matches with two goals.