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Hapoel Petah Tikva Prepares for City Derby Against Maccabi Petah Tikva
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First reported by Mako · 15 minutes ago
What happened
Hapoel Petah Tikva prepares for tomorrow's city derby against Maccabi Petah Tikva amid fan disappointment over limited new signings despite strong financial backing. Key players are set in the lineup despite absences, with hopes to replicate last season's playoff success.
- 01Hapoel Petah Tikva faces Maccabi Petah Tikva in a city derby to open the season tomorrow.
- 02Significant player sales brought funds, but fans are disappointed by limited new signings.
- 03Key defender Alex Musonda is absent; Stav Israeli will partner Orel Dgani in defense.
- 04Roy David, Buni Amayan, and Tomer Altman will form the midfield, with Guy Badash leading the attack.
- 05New signing Frank Ribolié has yet to impress and Clay is not match fit after visa issues.
- 06The team aims to match last season's upper playoff finish despite challenges.
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