National League Roundup: Thrilling Matches in Round 12

The 12th round of the National League concluded on Monday evening with three matches comprising a total of 12 goals. Notably, Hapoel Rishon Lezion battled to a 1-1 draw against Hapoel Hadera despite being reduced to ten players, while Maccabi Jaffa delivered a stunning 6-0 victory over MS Kiryat Yam. Additionally, Ironi Modiin bounced back from a recent slump by defeating Hapoel Afula 3-1.

Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs. Hapoel Hadera: 1-1 Draw

In a tense match at HaBracha, Hapoel Rishon Lezion faced Hapoel Hadera.

Key Moments:

• 39th Minute: Hapoel Rishon Lezion’s troubles began when referee Tal Kramley issued a red card to Shon Edri, leaving the home team with ten men.
• 44th Minute: Rishon Lezion opened the scoring with a well-constructed goal. Dor Jan assisted Amir Barkovich, who finished with a precise shot to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.
• 50th Minute: Hapoel Hadera responded quickly, equalizing with a superb header from Ansoni Piryas following a pinpoint cross from David Dago, making it 1-1.

The draw left both teams eager for improvement in their upcoming matches.

Maccabi Jaffa vs. MS Kiryat Yam: A Historic 6-0 Victory

Maccabi Jaffa recorded an emphatic 6-0 win against MS Kiryat Yam in what was described as a start-sided encounter at the Akko Stadium.

Goals Breakdown:

• 15th Minute: Maccabi Jaffa took the lead when Gil Yitzhak set up Innocent Kingsley, who calmly slotted the ball past the Kiryat Yam goalkeeper.
• 22nd Minute: Kingsley scored again, this time with a perfectly timed header, extending Jaffa’s lead to 2-0.
• 34th Minute: There was no slowing down for Jaffa as they pushed the score to 3-0, with Rstartn Peretz converting after being set up by Yitzhak.
• 68th Minute: Following a clever team move, Gil Yitzhak netted his own goal, making it 4-0.
• 81st Minute: Joel Abuhatzira added to the tally, increasing Jaffa’s lead to 5-0.
• 90+1 Minute: Yitzhak capped off a remarkable personal performance by scoring his second, rounding off a devastating display against Kiryat Yam.

Looking forward, Kiryat Yam hopes to bounce back in their upcoming match against league leaders Maccabi Petah Tikva, while Maccabi Jaffa aims to maintain momentum against Maccabi Herzliya.

Ironi Modiin vs. Hapoel Afula: Modiin Emerges Victorious 3-1

Ironi Modiin returned to winning ways following a string of poor performances, claiming a 3-1 victory over Hapoel Afula.

Match Highlights:

• 9th Minute: Modiin opened the scoring through Yarin Michlov, whose shot slightly crossed the goal line after being confirmed by the referee.
• 39th Minute: Michlov scored again, executing a powerful shot into the right corner, doubling his team’s advantage to 2-0.
• 64th Minute: Hapoel Afula mounted a resurgence with Yaniv Mizrahi netting his sixth goal of the season, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
• 80th Minute: However, Ironi Modiin sealed the match with a precise header from Ilai Melman, securing a final score of 3-1.

Next, Ironi Modiin will face Hapoel Ramat Gan, while Afula looks to escape the danger zstart against Hapoel Raanana.

The results from this round reflect the competitive nature of the National League, setting the stage for another exciting round of fixtures ahead.