Maccabi Tel Aviv Stays Perfect in Youth League After Weekend Matches
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv continued its undefeated streak in the U19 Premier League with a 4-0 win over Hapoel Haifa, extending its lead to nine points. Maccabi Haifa drew 0-0 with Beitar Jerusalem, while Maccabi Petah Tikva climbed to third place after beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1 for their fifth straight win. The league's 13th round saw significant shifts in the standings.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv remains undefeated in the U19 Premier League after a 4-0 win over Hapoel Haifa.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv leads the U19 Premier League by nine points after 12 wins in 12 games.
- Maccabi Haifa drew 0-0 with Beitar Jerusalem, falling further behind the league leaders.
- Maccabi Petah Tikva defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1 to secure third place in the standings.
- The U19 Premier League's 13th round featured several matches with implications for the top of the table.
Maccabi Tel Aviv maintained its perfect record in the Israeli U19 Premier League with a decisive 4-0 victory over Hapoel Haifa on Saturday. The win extended Maccabi Tel Aviv's lead at the top of the table to nine points over second-place Maccabi Haifa, who were held to a goalless draw by Beitar Jerusalem.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's dominance was evident early, with Daniel Ben Shoshan opening the scoring in the 11th minute. Elai Ben Simon doubled the lead in the 37th minute and completed his brace just seven minutes later for a 3-0 halftime advantage. Substitute Malako Birly added a fourth goal in the 81st minute, assisted by fellow substitute On Yona, sealing the comprehensive win.
In other matches, Maccabi Petah Tikva secured their fifth consecutive victory by defeating Hapoel Tel Aviv 3-1. This win propelled Maccabi Petah Tikva into third place, overtaking Hapoel Tel Aviv. Yaniv Peretz scored twice for Maccabi Petah Tikva, including a penalty, while Daagam Abi netted for Hapoel Tel Aviv. Daniel Sade sealed the win for Maccabi Petah Tikva in the 88th minute.
Maccabi Haifa's inability to find the net against Beitar Jerusalem, despite creating chances and positive play, resulted in a 0-0 draw. The team remains second, nine points behind the leaders, though they have a game in hand. Other results included M.S. Ashdod 1-2 Maccabi Netanya, Hapoel Be'er Sheva 1-1 Maccabi Petah Tikva, Hapoel Ra'anana 1-3 Hapoel Kfar Saba, Ironi Ramat HaSharon 1-6 Maccabi Herzliya, and Hapoel Hadera 1-1 Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
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