Maccabi Rishon LeZion Edges Vojvodina in First Leg of European Cup Tie
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated Serbia's Vojvodina 32:31 in the first leg of their European Cup second-round match on Saturday. The Israeli team came from behind in the final minutes to secure the narrow victory at home. Key performances included 7 goals from Guy Gera and 13 saves from goalkeeper Dan Tepper. The decisive return leg is scheduled for tomorrow.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Rishon LeZion beat Vojvodina 32:31 in the first leg of their European Cup tie.
- The Israeli team secured a dramatic comeback victory in the final minutes of the game.
- Guy Gera scored 7 goals, and Dan Tepper made 13 saves for Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
- The return leg between the two teams is scheduled for tomorrow.
- Maccabi Rishon LeZion advanced past Converse in the previous round.
Maccabi Rishon LeZion secured a narrow 32:31 victory over Serbia's Vojvodina in the first leg of their European Cup second-round match on Saturday. The Israeli team, coached by Joe Mattia, entered the game buoyed by a strong start to their domestic league season and aimed to carry that momentum into European play.
The game was closely contested from the outset, with both teams exchanging leads. Vojvodina established an early advantage, going up 7:5 after 12 minutes and later extending their lead to three goals at 14:11. However, Maccabi Rishon LeZion managed to stay within reach, and despite trailing 17:16 at halftime, they remained optimistic.
The second half continued in a similar vein, with neither side able to establish a significant lead. Maccabi Rishon LeZion fought back from a two-goal deficit multiple times, leveling the score at 19:19 and later at 22:22. Vojvodina appeared to gain control, moving ahead 28:25 in the 48th minute.
However, Maccabi Rishon LeZion mounted a dramatic comeback in the final minutes. After a red card for a Vojvodina player, the Israeli team went on a four-goal run, with goals from Dan Tepper, Lidor Passo, and Stefanos Michaelidis, to take a 29:28 lead. Lidor Passo and Nadav Nezeri further extended the lead to 32:29, ultimately securing the 32:31 win despite late goals from Vojvodina.
Key scorers for Maccabi Rishon LeZion included Guy Gera with 7 goals, Yirmi Sidi with 6, and Nadav Nezeri and Lidor Passo with 5 each. Goalkeeper Dan Tepper was instrumental in the win, making 13 saves at a 36% success rate. The return leg is scheduled for tomorrow at 6:00 PM Israel time.
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