Hapoel Ramat Gan Shocks Maccabi Netanya with 2-0 Victory
Hapoel Ramat Gan secured their first win of the season in the Israeli Premier League, defeating Maccabi Netanya 2-0. The victory, their first in over 13 years in the top flight, came as a surprise given Ramat Gan's winless record entering the match.
Marius Novais opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a header from a Moshe Semel cross, marking his first goal in Israel. Luan Campos doubled the lead in the 35th minute after capitalizing on a defensive lapse, giving Ramat Gan a comfortable advantage.
Despite Netanya dominating possession and creating early chances, they were unable to break down Ramat Gan's defense. Netanya's coach Roni Levy suffered his first loss of the season, while Ramat Gan's coach Massay Dego secured his first points.
In the second half, Netanya introduced Dor Hugi in an attempt to rally, but Ramat Gan's defense held firm, with goalkeeper Amit Reif making several crucial saves. Ramat Gan managed the closing minutes effectively to secure the impressive win.
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