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Hapoel Holon Faces Early Season Struggles After Second Straight Loss
Hapoel Holon suffered its second consecutive loss to start the 2026/27 Winner League season, falling 78-69 to newly promoted Hapoel Eilat on Monday. The defeat leaves Holon with a 0-2 record, while Eilat secured its second win of the season, marking its best start in 13 years.
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- 01Hapoel Holon fell to a 0-2 start in the Winner League after a 78-69 road loss to Hapoel Eilat on Monday.
- 02Hapoel Eilat secured its second consecutive victory, marking the club's best start to a season in 13 years.
- 03Hapoel Holon officials expressed frustration with player attitude and performance, stating that "something must change."
- 04Hapoel Holon struggled with 19 turnovers and was outrebounded 20-12 during the game against Hapoel Eilat.
- 05Center Adama Sanogo faced early foul trouble, limiting Holon's options, while Rivaldo Soares led the team with 15 points.
- 06Hapoel Emek defeated Maccabi Rishon LeZion 80-60 to secure its first victory of the season.
- 07Hapoel Galil Elyon defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan at home for the first time in 19 years, scoring 104 points.
Following the loss, growing dissatisfaction has emerged within the Holon club regarding player performance and attitude. Team officials stated that "something must change" in their approach to training and playing, pointing to a lack of aggression and stability on the court. Holon was outrebounded 20-12, committed 19 turnovers that led to 26 Eilat points, and struggled with early foul trouble for center Adama Sanogo. Rivaldo Soares led Holon with 15 points in the defeat.
In other league action, Hapoel Emek secured its first win of the season by defeating Maccabi Rishon LeZion 80-60, handing Rishon LeZion its second loss. Additionally, Hapoel Galil Elyon achieved a historic home victory against Hapoel Ramat Gan, defeating them for the first time in 19 years while scoring a club-record 104 points.
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