Hapoel Jisr A-Zarqa Advances in State Cup After Rival's Withdrawal
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Third-division club Hapoel Jisr A-Zarqa advanced to the seventh round of the State Cup after their scheduled opponent, first-division Maccabi Umm al-Fahm, withdrew from the tournament. The team's manager expressed pride in the achievement and hopes for future success.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jisr A-Zarqa advances in State Cup after opponent withdrawal.
- The team is currently in the third division.
- Manager expresses satisfaction and hopes for top-tier matches.
- Community support and team bonding are highlighted.
Hapoel Jisr A-Zarqa, a third-division team, has become the first club to qualify for the seventh round of the State Cup without playing a match. Their advancement came after Maccabi Umm al-Fahm, a first-division team, withdrew from the competition. Maccabi Umm al-Fahm had previously defeated Hapoel Baqa al-Gharbiyya in the cup.
Team manager of Hapoel Jisr A-Zarqa, Bassem Amash, expressed satisfaction with reaching this stage, calling it an achievement for a team built to compete for promotion to the second division. He stated that reaching a stage where they could potentially face top-tier teams is a dream, and he personally hopes to play against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Regarding their promotion prospects, Amash noted that "everything is possible," acknowledging both wins and losses in their league campaign. He also highlighted the strong community support for the team in Jisr A-Zarqa and mentioned a dinner hosted by Omar Amash for the players in Acre, welcoming such initiatives to strengthen professional and social bonds among the team members.