Newcomers Maccabi Ashdod and Hapoel Eilat Victorious in Basketball League Opener
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Newly promoted Maccabi Ashdod surprised Ironi Ness Ziona with a 76-62 win in their first-ever Winner League game. Hapoel Eilat also secured a debut victory, beating Maccabi Rishon LeZion 89-80 after losing a large lead. Maccabi Ramat Gan also won their opening match against Bnei Herzliya. These results highlight strong performances from the promoted teams in the 2026/27 season opener.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Ashdod defeated Ironi Ness Ziona 76-62 in their first Winner League game.
- Hapoel Eilat also won their debut, beating Maccabi Rishon LeZion 89-80.
- Maccabi Ramat Gan secured an 89-79 victory over Bnei Herzliya.
- The 2026/27 basketball season opened with surprising results from promoted teams.
- Ashdod overcame a late deficit with a 17-0 run to secure their win.
Maccabi Ashdod, in its inaugural game in the Winner League, achieved a surprising 76-62 victory over Ironi Ness Ziona. The team controlled most of the game, overcoming a late third-quarter deficit with a decisive 17-0 run to secure the win. This marks a historic start to their season.
Another promoted team, Hapoel Eilat, also celebrated a dream debut in the league's opening round for the 2026/27 season. Despite squandering a 16-point lead against Maccabi Rishon LeZion, Eilat rallied to clinch an important away victory with a final score of 89-80.
In another opening-round match, Maccabi Ramat Gan defeated Bnei Herzliya 89-79. These results set an exciting tone for the new basketball season, with the newly promoted clubs making a significant impact.
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