Maccabi Rishon LeZion Secures Narrow European Cup Lead Over Vojvodina
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated Serbia's Vojvodina 32:31 in the first leg of their European Cup second-round match. The Israeli team secured a narrow lead thanks to a late comeback and key saves from goalkeeper Dan Tepper. The return leg is scheduled for the next day.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated Vojvodina 32:31 in the first leg of their European Cup second-round match.
- The Israeli team secured a one-goal advantage heading into the return leg.
- Goalkeeper Dan Tepper made 13 crucial saves for Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
- The return match is scheduled for the following day at 6:00 PM Israel time.
Maccabi Rishon LeZion achieved a slim but significant 32:31 victory over Serbia's Vojvodina in the first leg of their European Cup second-round match. The Israeli team, coached by Joe Matatia, entered the game buoyed by a strong start to their domestic league season and aimed to carry that momentum into European competition. The match, held on Saturday, saw a closely contested game from the outset, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the first half, which concluded with Vojvodina ahead 17:16.
In the second half, Rishon LeZion consistently stayed close, managing to equalize at 19:19 and later at 22:22. Despite Vojvodina regaining a two-goal advantage at 25:28 in the 48th minute, the Israeli side mounted a comeback. Goalkeeper Dan Tepper made 13 saves throughout the game, contributing to his team's resilience. A crucial four-goal run, including goals from Lidor Passu and Nadav Nizri, propelled Rishon LeZion to a 29:32 lead with six minutes remaining.
Vojvodina managed to narrow the score to 31:32 by the end of the game, but Rishon LeZion held on for the one-goal advantage. Goalkeeper Dan Tepper's 13 saves were pivotal, while Eitan Elbaz added 2 saves. The return leg is scheduled for the following day at 6:00 PM Israel time.
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