Cohen Scores Hat Trick as Hapoel Jerusalem Dominates Women's Soccer League
The second round of the Israeli Women's Premier League concluded with Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem and Kiryat Gat maintaining perfect records. Hapoel Jerusalem, the reigning champion, secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Hapoel Ra'anana, largely thanks to a rapid-fire hat trick from Smadar Cohen, who scored three goals in just 13 minutes. Cohen's performance, which included goals in the 54th, 61st, and 67th minutes, sealed the win for Jerusalem after Ra'anana had briefly equalized early in the second half. This victory keeps Hapoel Jerusalem at the top of the table with six points from a possible six.
Kiryat Gat also maintained their flawless start, defeating Bnot Netanya 5-0. Goals from Daniela Halala, Aldrit Ivana Kuintro, Elis Beluahin (twice), and Yuval Ezer secured the comfortable win for Kiryat Gat, who are currently second in the league. Bnot Netanya remains without a point.
In other matches, Maccabi Holon achieved a dramatic 2-1 win against Hapoel Tel Aviv, with the winning goal scored in the 98th minute. Maccabi ASA Tel Aviv earned their first win of the season, coming from behind to defeat Maccabi Kishronot Hadera 2-1.
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