Hapoel Hadera and Bnei Sakhnin knew what the prize was for winning the quarterfinals of the cup, even before they went into the game.
The draw invited them to a double game against Maccabi Haifa in the quarterfinals.
On the one hand, there is a low chance of reaching the semi-finals in two meetings, but two games against the champion are worth a lot of money from selling tickets to the green crowd.
In practice, Hadera seemed to want the money more and was even willing to give it a football display.
Steven Alfred (26), Maxim Flakushchenko (56) and Aviel Ben Hamo (66) took the ticket to the next stage for Hadera thanks.
Hadera celebrates a surprising rise to the quarterfinals, Photo: Alan Shiver
Hapoel Hadera advanced to the quarterfinals, Photo: Alan Shiber
One can guess that Menachem Koretzky and his team will not be so adventurous against Maccabi Haifa, but in a small team with an empty coffers, money in this case is worth much more than the class.
And Sakhnin?
There such a loss shakes the volcano in management and the aftershocks will surely be felt by coach Sharon Mimar.
Guy Melamed does not believe, Photo: Alan Schieber
Menashe Zelka guards the ball, Photo: Alan Shiver
Bnei Sakhnin in shock, Photo: Alan Shiver
Hadera lightly until the quarterfinals, Photo: Alan Shiber
Hadera lightly until the quarterfinals, Photo: Alan Shiber
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