Bnei Yehuda Aims to Carry League Momentum into State Cup Clash
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Bnei Yehuda will host MS Ashdod in the State Cup's seventh round on Wednesday, seeking to extend their undefeated league momentum. The team is second in the National League, one point behind Ashdod, and anticipates strong fan support. This is the second of two matches between the clubs this week, with Bnei Yehuda having won both previous encounters this season. A moment of silence will precede the game to honor the late David Mushavitz.
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- Bnei Yehuda hosts MS Ashdod in a crucial State Cup match on Wednesday.
- Bnei Yehuda is undefeated in the National League and second in the standings.
- Approximately 1,800 fans are expected to support Bnei Yehuda at the game.
- The teams have met twice this season, with Bnei Yehuda winning both matches.
- Key players Yuval Piven and Guy Sibille are sidelined due to injury.
- A moment of silence will honor David Mushavitz, a club supporter and former Elite CEO.
Bnei Yehuda is set to host MS Ashdod on Wednesday evening in the State Cup's seventh round, aiming to replicate their league success in the cup competition. The team, nicknamed "The Oranges," is currently enjoying an undefeated streak in the National League after 11 matches, sitting in second place with 27 points, just one point behind league leaders MS Ashdod. Approximately 1,800 Bnei Yehuda fans are expected to attend the match in the Hatikva neighborhood, supporting the team's bid to advance to the next round. The club places significant importance on the State Cup, having won it four times previously, and hopes to begin their campaign with a home victory.
This encounter marks the second meeting between the two clubs this season. Bnei Yehuda previously defeated Ashdod 2-0 in a pre-season friendly in Bulgaria and later secured a dominant 6-0 victory in the Toto Cup semi-finals. The upcoming match is the first of two encounters within five days, with a league fixture scheduled for the following Monday at Yud-Alef Stadium.
Coach Eli Levy will have his full squad available, with the exception of Yuval Piven, who sustained an injury in the Toto Cup final, and Guy Sibille, who is still recovering from a torn ACL. Before the game commences, a moment of silence will be observed in memory of David Mushavitz, a founder of the Beit Dani Foundation and former CEO of Elite, who was a long-time supporter of the club and a key figure in community initiatives in the Hatikva neighborhood. Players and fans from both teams will honor his memory and his significant contributions to the community and the enduring relationship between Elite and Bnei Yehuda.
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