Tel Aviv Derby Set for Early State Cup Showdown
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
A draw for the Israeli State Cup's eighth round has set up an early Tel Aviv derby between two Premier League giants. The match will see one of the city's top clubs eliminated in their first game of the tournament. The draw also featured other Premier League teams like Bnei Sakhnin, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Beitar Jerusalem, and Maccabi Haifa in various matchups.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- An early Tel Aviv derby will occur in the State Cup's eighth round, eliminating one top club.
- The draw for the State Cup's eighth round took place on Thursday at the Football Association.
- Both Tel Aviv clubs are currently leading the Premier League, separated by one point.
- The two Tel Aviv teams are also competing in the Toto Cup final on Thursday evening.
- Bnei Sakhnin will host Hapoel Be'er Sheva in another State Cup fixture.
- Maccabi Haifa will play Hapoel Ra'anana in the eighth round of the cup.
The draw for the eighth round of the State Cup, the first stage involving Premier League teams, has produced a highly anticipated Tel Aviv derby. The two major clubs from the city will face each other, meaning one will be eliminated early from the competition. The draw took place on Thursday at the Football Association's offices.
Both Tel Aviv clubs are currently leading the Premier League standings, separated by just one point. The Reds suffered their only league loss this season to the Yellows about a month and a half ago, with a score of 4-1. The two teams are also competing for the Toto Cup, with the final scheduled for Thursday evening, highlighting their intense rivalry this season.
Other notable matchups in the eighth round include Bnei Sakhnin hosting Hapoel Be'er Sheva, while Beitar Jerusalem will play Ashdod. Maccabi Haifa is set to face Hapoel Ra'anana.
Several other pairings were also drawn, including Maccabi Yavne against Maccabi Herzliya, Hapoel Rishon LeZion versus Hapoel Petah Tikva, and Hapoel Acre against Maccabi Ahi Nazareth. The draw also featured matches like Kiryat Yam vs. Hapoel Kiryat Shmona and Hapoel Azor vs. Maccabi Kiryat Gat.