Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv, who already advanced, will face off in the other best-of-three semifinal series.
“The first thing that I think about when it comes to these things is how grateful I am,” Jake Cohen said.
Though there was a mutual option to extend his contract, Zahavi independently chose to step away, marking the end of his second stint with the club.
Bnei Herzliya fended off elimination with a home win over Holon to force Game 4, while Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem advanced to the semifinals with 3-0 series sweeps.
Maccabi Petah Tikva’s drop and Ironi Tiberias’ survival highlight the latest Israeli soccer relegation playoffs.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Rafi Menco opens up about his family’s Holocaust history, the meaning behind the club’s yellow jersey, and what it means to carry their legacy forward.
Victims of the November 2024 Maccabi Tel Aviv riots are receiving compensation through the Dutch Victim Compensation Fund, managed by Dr. Gideon Fischer & Co. Payments range from €1,000 to €35,000.
Beitar Jerusalem beat Bnei Sakhnin 3-0 after a goalless first half.
The yellow-and-blue started strong, taking a 1-0 lead when Weslley Patati cleaned up an Osher Davida ball from close range.