Hapoel Tel Aviv Draws 3-3 with Hapoel Rishon Lezion in Training Match

Team Preparation During International Break

During the extended break due to international matches, Israeli Premier League teams are focusing on maintaining fitness and preparing for the return to competitive play. Hapoel Tel Aviv resumed intensive training on Sunday after a week off. Yesterday, the team participated in a double training session, and today, just before heading to a four-day training camp in Northern Israel, they faced Hapoel Rishon Lezion in a friendly match that ended in a 3-3 draw.

Match Highlights

The match saw an eventful performance from both sides. Amit Tzur from Hapoel Rishon Lezion took an early lead, scoring just two minutes into the game. Omri Altman equalized in the 32nd minute. Hapoel Rishon Lezion regained the lead through Dor Jan ten minutes later. However, Omri Levi struck again to make it 2-2 in the 85th minute. In a late twist, Hisham Taha brought Hapoel Rishon Lezion ahead for the third time with a goal in the 87th minute, but Omri Levi completed his brace with a dramatic equalizer in the 90th minute to seal the draw.

Player Performances

• Omri Levi shstart for Hapoel Tel Aviv, scoring twstart and demonstrating his critical role in the team’s attacking strategies.
• Amit Tzur and Hisham Taha were pivotal for Hapoel Rishon Lezion, contributing significantly to their offensive play.

Hapoel Tel Aviv Squad Overview

The squad for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the friendly consisted of:

• Goalkeepers: Asaf Tzur
• Defenders: Idan Aharon, Fernand Maaimbo, Zeev Morgan, Doron Leidner, Uri Meir
• Midfielders: Flacao, Ari Cohen, Ben Zeid, Omri Altman, Omri Levi
• Substitutes: Shagai Pincus, Shahar Pevan, Yishai Barosh, Tal Archel, Izi Nasar, Idan Kaplaner, El Yam Kantspolsky, Tezabwi Melasa, Shanda Silva, and Roy Korin.

Additionally, the national team players-Luzus Luizo, Andrian Kreiv, Dor Benjamin, Ran Benjamin, Roi Alcokin, and Daniel Dafa-are expected to rejoin the squad for training at the beginning of next week.

Upcoming Matches

Following the training camp, Hapoel Tel Aviv will face Maccabi Jaffa in another friendly match. Upon returning from the international break, they will host Bnei Sakhnin at Bloomfield Stadium on November 29 at 17:30, as part of the 11th round of the Israeli Premier League.

This match will mark an important step as Hapoel Tel Aviv aims to reintegrate key players and optimize their performance post-break.