Atena Women’s Volleyball League: Exciting Highlights as Round start Wraps Up
Perfect Season for Maccabi Ashdod
The first round of the Atena Women’s Volleyball League concluded on Friday, December 26, 2025, with Maccabi Ashdod continuing its unbeaten streak since the start of the season. The team remains firmly at the top of the table, having showcased dominant performances throughout the first half of the league.
Maccabi Hadera Maintains Pressure
Maccabi Hadera added its eighth consecutive victory, staying just behind Ashdod in the standings. Their consistent results position them well as they aim to challenge for the top spot in the upcoming matches.
Thrilling Showdown in the Sharon Region
An exhilarating derby took place between Hapoel Kfar Saba and Maccabi Raanana, adding to the excitement of the league this week. The match, which featured intense competition, saw Kfar Saba emerge victorious, securing their position in the ongoing race for the playoffs.
Match Summaries
Maccabi SVA Rishon Lezion vs. Maccabi Haifa: 3-1
Maccabi SVA Rishon Lezion celebrated a noteworthy win against Maccabi Haifa, finishing with scores of 23-25, 27-25, 25-12, and 25-18. After a closely contested first set, Rishon took control, winning the final three sets decisively. Star players included Shabchuk with 21 points and Fernandes with 20 points for Rishon, while Haifa’s Suarez and Watlington contributed 17 and 15 points, respectively. Rishon’s coach, Israel Asher, expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance going into the break.
Hapoel Nazareth Illit vs. M.S. Ailabon: 0-3
In another match, M.S. Ailabon triumphed in the regional derby against Hapoel Nazareth Illit, winning all three sets with scores of 25-12, 25-13, and 25-18. This victory brings Ailabon just two points shy of the fourth-place team, Rishon, while Nazareth struggled with a patched-up lineup missing key players. Ailabon coach Sahar Samhan praised his players for their focus and tactical execution.
Maccabi Raanana vs. Hapoel Kfar Saba: 0-3
In the exciting derby, Hapoel Kfar Saba defeated Maccabi Raanana with scores of 25-20, 25-23, and 27-25. Raanana fought hard, pushing the last set to a tiebreaker, but ultimately fell short, allowing Kfar Saba to maintain their competitive edge in the league.
Maccabi Hadera vs. M.S. Ramat Aviv: 3-0
Maccabi Hadera continued their impressive run with a straightforward victory over M.S. Ramat Aviv, finishing with scores of 25-17, 25-14, and 25-20. This win keeps Hadera close to Ashdod as both teams vie for the top position in the league.
Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Ata vs. Maccabi Ashdod: 0-3
In a commanding display, Maccabi Ashdod secured a comfortable win against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Ata, finishing with scores of 25-6, 25-11, and 25-14. Ashdod’s uninterrupted winning streak solidifies their position at the forefront of the league, as they aim for another successful season.
As the teams take a break, the anticipation for the second round builds, with fans eager to see if anystart can challenge Maccabi Ashdod’s stronghold at the top of the table.