It was a somewhat symbolic Haifa derby.
Hapoel with retro shirts from the club's beautiful days, Maccabi with illustrations of city symbols on the shirt.
There was something symbolic about the grass, too.
Maccabi has come to show that this is its city, even if it means winning in a less beautiful way.
It is impossible to defeat in every derby, certainly when the opponent is playing for its honor, which was trampled in the first round.
One charming moment by Charon Sherry in the 17th minute was decisive this time.
When Cherry hears criticism she causes him to interrupt it in his own way.
It is usually a gate or actions that only he can perform.
A missile to the left of Ohad Levita's right post, this is an action that the Dutchman is among the few in the Premier League who has the ability to do.
Last season, Cherry came to the top playoffs in the same mood and took the Greens to the championship.
This time he helped his team widen the gap from second place to six points, en route, perhaps, to a second consecutive championship.
Charon Cherry celebrates with Alphonse.
Accurate missile for Levita's connection, Photo: Maor Elkelsi
On the other hand, Hapoel Haifa really wanted to.
Last week they also saw this against Maccabi Tel Aviv, but it is at a stage where it can no longer. When it could, it did not make enough effort to take. The result of this is probably a place in the lower playoffs and a season that will be considered a failure.
The troubles in red do not interest the green side in the city of Carmel.
At the moment, the symbols painted on the players' shirts last night, including the Baha'i Gardens, the missile building, the cable car and Mount Carmel, are painted green, at least until next season.
Maccabi Haifa fans.
Madness in Sami Ofer, Photo: Maor Elkselsi
Noble is injured and falls off the grass, Photo: Maor Elkelsi
Alon Turgeman.
Hapoel Haifa missed winking opportunities, Photo: Maor Elkelsi
Greenfeld pulls out a quick yellow to Dor Malul, Photo: Maor Elkelsi
Flares in the Haifa derby.
It was also tonight at Sami Ofer, Photo: Maor Elkelsi
Erel tries to stop Noble, Photo: Maor Elkelsi
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