Summary of Round 15: Hapoel Jerusalem Tops the National Youth League South
Leading the Standings
In an impressive display, Hapoel Jerusalem has solidified its position at the top of the National Youth League South following a decisive 6-0 victory over Hapoel Marmorek. After 15 rounds, Hapoel Jerusalem leads the league with 37 points, boasting 12 wins, start draw, and just start loss, creating an 8-point gap between them and second-placed Hapoel Hod Hasharon, which has 29 points from 9 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. At the bottom of the table, Maccabi Yavne finds itself struggling with only 5 points.
Match Highlights: Hapoel Jerusalem vs. Hapoel Marmorek
The final match of the first half of the season took place yesterday in Abu Ghosh, where Hapoel Jerusalem showcased a commanding performance. Following recent managerial changes at Hapoel Marmorek, the team faced challenges, and yesterday’s match reflected that turmoil. Key players for Hapoel Jerusalem, including captain Avishai Zuriel and Netanel Shafrau, each contributed two goals, while Yonatan Cohen and Mohammed Diab also added to the scoreline, sealing a significant victory.
Maccabi Yaffo vs. Hapoel Hod Hasharon
In another crucial matchup, Maccabi Yaffo claimed a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Hod Hasharon. This was Yaffo’s fourth win of the season, helping them distance themselves from the relegation zstart. Hod Hasharon initially took the lead with a goal from Omri Sapir, but Maccabi Yaffo fought back in the second half with goals from Amir Shnefeld (penalty) and Yonatan Atzmon, marking Hod Hasharon’s third league loss this season.
MS Kfar Qassem vs. Hapoel Kfar Shalem
A game filled with drama unfolded between MS Kfar Qassem and Hapoel Kfar Shalem, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Kfar Qassem, currently below the relegation line, managed to take the lead with a goal from Salah Azbarja but conceded in the 83rd minute to Kfar Shalem’s Svalio Karamoko, resulting in only Kfar Qassem’s second draw of the season.
Hapoel Herzliya vs. Beitar Nordia Jerusalem
Hapoel Herzliya achieved a vital 2-1 victory against Beitar Nordia Jerusalem, marking their third win this season. Lior Dostar’s brace helped Herzliya climb to 14 points, putting them just three points above Kfar Qassem. Meanwhile, Beitar Nordia remains just two points below Herzliya, struggling in the ongoing season. Notably, Yehli Moradian from Herzliya received a second yellow card within seven minutes, leading to his dismissal.
As the league progresses, Hapoel Jerusalem appears poised for promotion, asserting its dominance while other teams vie to solidify their standings and avoid relegation.
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