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Ironi Kiryat Shmona Edges Out Hapoel Hadera in Tense Netanya Match
Netanya, Israel – Ironi Kiryat Shmona secured a 2-0 victory over Hapoel Hadera in a fiercely contested match at Netanya Stadium on February 15th, 2025, in the 23rd round of the Ligat Ha’al. The game was characterized by tension and numerous cards, particularly for Hapoel Hadera.
Kiryat Shmona controlled possession (53%) and created more scoring opportunities (13 shots, 5 on target), while Hapoel Hadera managed only 11 shots, none of which were on target. Despite their superior goal-scoring chances, Kiryat Shmona had to wait until the 83rd minute for the breakthrough, with L. Cohen finding the back of the net. A penalty converted by A. Habashi in the 90th minute sealed the victory.
Hapoel Hadera endured a frustrating afternoon, with three players receiving yellow cards and one sent off. J. Cortes (4th minute), M. Zalka (70th and 76th minutes – red card), and A. Bashar (75th minute) were all cautioned. Only S. Bangoura received a yellow card for Kiryat Shmona (45th minute). Hapoel Hadera also committed significantly more fouls (20) than their opponents (12).
Substitutions ironi kiryat shmona: at minute 46 B. Shaheen came in and D. Kulikov went out., at minute 53 L. Cohen came in and C. Martinez went out., at minute 62 M. Abu Rumi came in and N. Niddam went out., at minute 62 O. Benbenishti came in and Y. Mordechai went out., at minute 69 R. Zikri came in and C. Bella went out.
Substitutions hapoel hadera: at minute 67 D. Einbinder came in and D. Lababidi went out., at minute 67 G. Donyoh came in and I. Sangare went out., at minute 77 Y. Shabo came in and J. Cortes went out., at minute 84 Y. Azulay Shlomy came in and L. Osikmashvili went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Hapoel Hadera
Ironi Kiryat Shmona
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