The 17th round of the National League has started and at this time six games are being played, including the teams that will play in the middle of next week in the State Cup. The focus is on Maccabi Petah Tikva’s away game against Ahi Nazareth, in which Bnei Lam makes a debut on the lines, as well as the meeting between Hapoel Petah Tikva and leader Maccabi Jaffa. Ironi Tiberias, which is in third place, is hosted by Hapoel Nof HaGalil.
Hapoel Petah Tikva – Maccabi Jaffa 0:0
An intriguing top game in Petah Tikva, which, at least from the host’s point of view, may determine where she is headed. A third league victory in a row will bring Petah Tikva closer to a place that leads to the Premier League at the end of the season and they will be happy to repeat the 1:2 from the first round. Jaffa came to this game from the top and they need Doub Gaba, because in the last three games that the veteran striker scored, Jaffa won.
the progress of the game
Ahi Nazareth – Maccabi Petah Tikva 0:0
After four consecutive losses, the team from Malavas lost the top and fired Shay Berda. Bnei Lam, who was appointed immediately after, is already making a debut on the lines in the hope of taking the team on a new path that will end with a quick promotion back to the Premier League. In the first round, the Malaves won 0:1 with a goal by Tal Ben Haim on a penalty kick and this time they are also following a similar script.
the progress of the game
Hapoel Nof HaGilil – Ironi Tiberias 0:0
Four consecutive league victories have flown Tiberias up to third place and she does not want to stop against an opponent who is fighting for her life at the bottom. On the other hand, Nof HaGalil hopes that the surprising victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva will provide a boost, just before the extensive changes in the squad that are expected in January. The guest Basel Shaaban was absent after being sent off against Hapoel Acre.
Hapoel Afula – M.S. Kfar Kasem 0:0
Afula did not win six consecutive league games, ending five of them in a draw, with the last three ending with the same result: 1:1. Following the results, the team from the valley lost ground and is now determined to score three points at home – on a field where they have not lost this season. Tomer Kashtan’s Kfar Kasem has not lost to Afula in the last three meetings.
Hapoel Nir Ramat Hasharon – Hapoel Adumim Ashdod 0:0
After two consecutive victories and one more in the cup, Ramat Hasharon looks good and will arrive as a favorite for the meeting with those who continue their journey towards League A. Nati Askias will try to win a third round in a row and break a tie after the last three league games between the teams ended without a decision.
Hapoel Ramat Gan – Hapoel Kfar Saba 0:0
Two teams that are in bad form, will try to recover at the expense of the other. Kfar Saba lost the last two games, Ramat Gan did not win six consecutive games. Who will break the streak?
Monday games
Hapoel Acre – Hapoel Umm Al Faham
Hapoel Rishon LeZion – Bnei Yehuda