In view of the escalation between the ultras organizations, the police are preparing with increased forces for the first derby of the season, in which Hapoel Haifa will host Maccabi Haifa. From 17:00, hundreds of policemen, bouncers and security guards will be deployed in and outside the stadium in order to maintain order and security and regulate traffic. The gates will open at 18:30
Published on: 9.11.22 08:43
The Israel Police is preparing for the derby in which Hapoel Haifa will host Maccabi Haifa and which will be held at Sami Ofer Stadium today (Wednesday) at 20:30. From 17:00, hundreds of policemen, bouncers and security guards will be deployed in and outside the stadium in order to maintain order and security and regulate traffic. The stadium gates will open at 6:30 p.m., and due to the expectation of 30,000 fans who will come to the game, the police are asking for early arrival, as traffic congestion is expected in the area, and to these are added the checking of the parking tickets and the checking of the entrances to the stands.
In view of the escalation between the Haifa ultras organizations – Hapoel’s Shaar 5 and the Green Monkeys, the Ultra Boys and Maccabi’s Inferno Verde – following the release of a video in which members of Shaar 5 allegedly burned the equipment stolen from the monkeys’ warehouse at the Sami Ofer Stadium, as first published in “Kalbo – Haifa and the Karyots” , the police do not take risks.
In an interview we held last week with the deputy commander of the Haifa station, Prof. Dodi Logsi, he clarified that “anyone who improves the order and anyone who tries to harm another fan will be arrested.” Logsi also said that there will be several security circles outside the stadium, that there will be increased enforcement against removed fans, and that a sealed buffer two meters high will be erected for the purpose of protecting the Reds’ fans.
Traffic regulations around the stadium:
– The access roads to the stadium will be blocked from Route 4 to Rotenberg Street and the Kastra intersection to Ezer Weizman, Rotenberg and Ya Hasportaiim streets, as will the entrances to the Neot Peres neighborhood. From 5:30 p.m. only residents will be allowed to enter through Ezer Weizman and Ya Ya Hasportaiim streets, and from Route 4 turn right towards Beit the book, and it will not be possible to park in Naot Peres for someone who is not a resident of the neighborhood. There will be strict and increased enforcement regarding parking in places that are not according to the law and vehicles will be towed.
– For those coming by private car, you can park in the parking lots next to the stadium – Hot, Intel, Shaar Aliya, p13 and the beach parking lots. Those coming from the south will head for parking lot P6.
– Entrance to the stadium parking lots P4, P2, P1 and P5 is only permitted for ticket holders, and must be presented at the checkpoints. No entry will be allowed without a token.
– There will be no road works in the vicinity of the stadium, Benaot Peres and on roads 4 and 2.
– It is recommended to use public transportation – Matronia No. 1 and 4
Additional highlights:
– Entry with weapons will not be allowed except for police officers.
– No smoking in the stadium and no plastic or glass bottles will be allowed.
– The introduction of alcohol will not be allowed and the entry of fans under the influence of alcohol will not be allowed.
– The introduction of retirement flags and cheering equipment is subject to prior coordination and the approval of the police.
– Increased enforcement activity will be carried out against the use of pyrotechnic means.