2025-03-14 04:36:00

A Thrilling Match: M.S. Kiryat Gat Secures Critical Win Against Hapoel Katamon

League Update

The third round of the women’s Premier League has reached a crucial phase, highlighted by a key match in the 19th round of play. M.S. Kiryat Gat emerged victorious with a vital 2-1 win against Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem, increasing their lead at the top of the league standings to six points.

Match Highlights

The reigning champions, who are enjoying a remarkable run, began the evening with a ceremony honoring Daniela Halana for her 100 goals scored for the club. However, it was Ma’ayan Ben Israel who struck first, scoring a header just seven minutes into the match from a well-placed cross by Marianne Awad.

Despite trailing early, the visitors from Jerusalem responded strongly. Rachel Steinshneider equalized for Hapoel Katamon with a precise penalty kick in the 27th minute, displaying their determination.

The decisive moment came in the 55th minute when Rose Bella, a recent addition to the team from the January transfer window, scored the winning goal with another header, capping off the match at 2-1 in favor of Kiryat Gat. This victory marks their eighth win in the last nine matches across all competitions, emphasizing their dominance in the league.

Current Standings

As the league approaches the playoff phase, Kiryat Gat’s lead has expanded to six points over their closest rivals from Jerusalem, who have secured only - victory in their last four matches. This setback has raised concerns about Hapoel Katamon’s ability to maintain their position for playoff contention.

Additional Matches

Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs. Maccabi Kfar Saba

In another match, Hapoel Be’er Sheva pulled off a surprising 3-2 win against bottom-placed Maccabi Kfar Saba. Scoring for Be’er Sheva were -la Ivonik, Noel Tota, and Shaked Horowitz, while Kfar Saba’s goals came from Laizela Santos Cruz and Zohar Gat. This triumph underscores Be’er Sheva’s resilience as they aim to climb the league table.

ASA Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv

The Tel Aviv derby ended in a 1-1 draw. Holali Atibor scored for ASA Tel Aviv, while Daniela Maria Lopez Ortulán equalized for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the dying moments of the match. Despite sharing the points, ASA retains a 12-point lead over their red rivals.

Maccabi Ramat Hasharon vs. Hapoel Petah Tikva

Maccabi Ramat Hasharon secured a solid 2-0 victory against Hapoel Petah Tikva. Goals from Arava Shachaf ensured a strong position for Ramat Hasharon, which is now firmly in contention for the upper playoff spots.

As the season progresses, teams are feeling the pressure to secure their places in the playoff contention, setting the stage for an electrifying conclusion to the league.

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