Greens got in trouble against stubborn Nes Ziona Scion, but Hizza saved confusion from scandal duel after conquering duo (112 and 119) • Ashkenazi put Haifa ahead (45), Abu put Sami Ofer in temporary shock (71) • Shua returned to play after entering As a replacement
Hizza celebrates, tonight at Sammy Ofer
Photo:
Bernie Erdov
Maccabi Haifa is having a great season so far compared to the last years in the Premier League when it is close to the Maccabi at the top of the table and makes its fans fantasize about the first title since 2011. The Saints received a bout from the league struggles on Saturday and started their journey in the National Cup against Scacia Ness Ziona has so far managed to embarrass quite a few top teams, including the state champion, Maccabi Tel Aviv who failed to beat Amir Turgman and his students last week.
Ness Ziona is temporarily celebrating, tonight at Sammy Ofer // Photo: Bernie Ardov
Marco confusion had to settle for quite a bit of subtraction when Ernest Mabuka and the enlisted bronze lead couldn't play and planted Lavi Fatah as a right defender and Gianando Fox opened midfielder and got a chance like Sintiho Salich who recently returned from injury and also had a chance to take off a rust. Haifa managed to rise to the first advantage only in the 45th minute. Sallich dropped a shot to Yuval Ashkenazi who sent with his weak left foot a wonderful kick that overpowered Zalmanovic.
Ashkenazi celebrates, tonight at Sammy Ofer // Photo: Bernie Ardov
In the 70th minute Ness Ziona shocked residents of Sami Ofer. Raz Stein picked up an accurate free-kick to the head of Osher Abu, who stepped in, causing great embarrassment at the Greens. Haifa tried to finish the game in 90 minutes but failed and the game went to extension. The Oranges seemed to be able to drag the hostess into a Pendel duel, a flamboyant wobble woke up as they conquered a great duo. The first goal of the tie came after Sun Menachem raised a good ball to the wide and caught a close shot. The second came right at the closing minute when he stayed free in front of Zalmanovich and rolled lightly inside.
