Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Mate Asher Begin European Campaigns
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Mate Asher/Akko returns to European volleyball competitions after four years, playing two away games in Croatia against Mladost Osijek due to security restrictions. Maccabi Tel Aviv also prepares for its European Challenge Cup debut against Istanbul Genclik in Hungary. Domestically, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Musinzon Hod Hasharon, Maccabi Rehovot, and Maccabi Ailaboun secured victories in the Israeli Volleyball League.
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- Hapoel Mate Asher/Akko returns to European volleyball after a four-year hiatus, starting in Croatia.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv also begins its European Challenge Cup campaign against Turkish opposition.
- Security concerns prevent Israeli teams from hosting European matches, forcing them to play abroad.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv, Maccabi Musinzon Hod Hasharon, Maccabi Rehovot, and Maccabi Ailaboun won their league matches.
- The derby between Maccabi Ailaboun and Hapoel Husam Nazareth featured a family rivalry between the coaches.
Hapoel Mate Asher/Akko is set to return to European club competitions after a four-year absence, beginning their Challenge Cup campaign against Croatia's Mladost Osijek. The double-winning team will play two consecutive matches in Croatia on Wednesday and Thursday, November 26th and 27th, due to security concerns preventing matches in Israel. Coach Noam Katz expressed excitement about the European return, though disappointment at not hosting in Israel. Setter Noam Ariel also conveyed his eagerness for his first European competition with the team, acknowledging the challenge of playing two games back-to-back abroad but expressing confidence in the team's preparation.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Hapoel Hamapil/Emek Hefer/Menashe in the Israeli Volleyball League, appearing well-prepared for their own European opener. The team will also compete in the Challenge Cup, facing Turkey's Istanbul Genclik in two matches to be held in Hungary next week.
In other league action, Maccabi Musinzon Hod Hasharon returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Maccabi Ashdod. Maccabi Rehovot continued their strong run with a third consecutive win, defeating Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Ata 3-1.
Meanwhile, the derby between Maccabi Ailaboun and Hapoel Husam Nazareth saw Maccabi Ailaboun win 3-0. The match was notable for being a family derby between coaches Samaan Samaan of Ailaboun and Sahar Samaan of Nazareth. Samaan Samaan commented on the unique personal dynamic but emphasized their professionalism and the importance of the win for his team, highlighting their strong momentum.
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