Maccabi Haifa lost 3:1 to Maccabi Netanya in the state cup final. The team made harsh criticisms of the players and the professional staff.
Haifa is only three points above Hapoel Be'er Sheva and the group hopes very much not to lose second place as well. At least three foreigners are expected to leave, with the estimate in Haifa being that Pierre Cornot and Franzi Piero will be sold. Anan Halaili will officially sign for Saint-Gilloise and leave as also.