Hapoel Beer Sheva must pass Ironi Tiberias in the round of 16 of the State Cup. The visitors have already eliminated MS.
Ashdod with an away win in round 8. Eliniv Barda is missing captain Miguel Vitor and Rotem Hatuel due to injuries. Rif Mesika, who a little over four years ago led Hapoel Umm Al Fahem to an amazing turnaround in a 2:3 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv, is back in the lineup.