Hapoel Petah Tikva Faces Hefty Security Costs for Beitar Jerusalem Match
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Hapoel Petah Tikva anticipates high security costs of approximately 300,000 NIS for their upcoming home match against Beitar Jerusalem due to an expected 7,000 visiting fans. The club will attempt to reduce the police-mandated security measures, which are nearly double the usual cost. The game is crucial for the team following a poor start to the season.
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- Hapoel Petah Tikva faces security costs of 300,000 NIS for the Beitar Jerusalem match.
- The game is expected to attract around 7,000 Beitar Jerusalem fans.
- Police require 250-300 security personnel and external security perimeters.
- The security costs are nearly double the usual amount for the club.
- The team has had a poor start to the season with one win and five losses.
Hapoel Petah Tikva is preparing for their upcoming home game against Beitar Jerusalem on Sunday, which is expected to draw approximately 7,000 Beitar fans. This large turnout necessitates heightened security measures, including 250-300 security personnel and additional security perimeters both inside and outside the stadium, as stipulated by the police in an initial planning meeting.
The increased security demands are estimated to cost the club around 300,000 NIS, nearly double the usual expense for matches without such stringent requirements. The club intends to negotiate a reduction in these security costs, though past experience with similar games suggests a low likelihood of success.
Beyond the financial implications, the team recognizes the professional importance of the match. Hapoel Petah Tikva has had a difficult start to the season, with only one win and five losses so far.
