Maccabi Rishon LeZion Wins City Derby in High-Scoring Handball Match
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- Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated Hapoel Rishon LeZion 32-27 in a derby.
- M.K. Holon achieved its eighth consecutive win, remaining undefeated.
- Bnei Herzliya and Hapoel Arad recorded their first wins of the season.
- Defending champions A.S. Ramat Hasharon won against M.K. Be'er Sheva.
- Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin also secured its first win of the season.
Maccabi Rishon LeZion secured a significant 32-27 victory over rivals Hapoel Rishon LeZion in a hard-fought derby match. The win marks Maccabi Rishon LeZion's eighth consecutive victory across all competitions this season, solidifying their strong performance.
In other league action, M.K. Holon continued its dominant streak with a 38-26 win against Hapoel Ashdod, maintaining its status as the league's only undefeated team. Bnei Herzliya achieved its first win of the season, defeating Ironi Rehovot 43-28, while defending champions A.S. Ramat Hasharon comfortably beat M.K. Be'er Sheva 36-22.
Yesterday's games also saw notable results. Hapoel Arad secured its first-ever victory in the top league, triumphing 31-29 over Nes Ziona. Newly promoted Maccabi Kiryat Motzkin also celebrated its inaugural win, defeating Hapoel Kiryat Ono 32-29.
The derby itself was a close contest, with Maccabi Rishon LeZion holding a narrow 18-16 lead at halftime. Hapoel Rishon LeZion fought back in the second half, even taking a brief lead, but Maccabi ultimately pulled away in the final minutes, with Yirmi Sidi scoring 12 goals and Lidor Passo adding 9 to secure the win.
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