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Thrilling Draw in Haifa: Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Netanya Tie in a Goal-Filled and Controversial Match
Haifa witnessed a vibrant match between Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Netanya, which ended in a draw that left fans on the edge of their seats. The game, played at the Sammy Ofer Stadium as part of the seventh matchday of the Ligat Ha’al, was full of emotions from the start.
Maccabi Haifa took the lead thanks to a penalty converted by D. Haziza in the 15th minute. Despite dominating possession with 59%, the home team struggled to extend their lead. The first half ended with a yellow card for E. Azoulay of Maccabi Haifa.
In the second half, the game became even more frenetic. K. Saief increased Maccabi Haifa’s lead in the 59th minute, but the joy was short-lived. In a quick reaction, M. Levi scored for Maccabi Netanya in the 60th minute, and R. Keller equalized in the 64th minute, assisted by Matheus Davo. The yellow card for R. Keller in the 58th minute foreshadowed what would happen next.
The final minutes were heart-stopping. Maccabi Haifa had the opportunity to take the victory in added time, but D. Jovanovic missed a penalty. Moments later, Matheus Davo converted a penalty for Maccabi Netanya, tying the game at the last gasp. Finally, D. Haziza received a yellow card in the 90th minute.
Maccabi Haifa dominated possession, but Maccabi Netanya proved to be a dangerous opponent on the counterattack. The match ended with 14 shots for Maccabi Haifa (4 on target) and 13 shots for Maccabi Netanya (5 on target). The home team committed 11 fouls and received 3 yellow cards, while the visitors committed 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card. Both teams will be looking to improve their performance in the upcoming Ligat Ha’al matches.
Substitutions maccabi netanya: at minute 38 W. Harris came in and Matheus Davo went out., at minute 68 G. Diomande came in and M. Plakushchenko went out., at minute 75 R. Keller came in and S. Mizrachi went out., at minute 75 B. Zaarura came in and O. Bilu went out.
Substitutions maccabi haifa: at minute 66 A. Mohamed came in and Silva Kani went out., at minute 66 K. Saief came in and K. Gorre went out., at minute 66 T. Stewart came in and D. Jovanovic went out., at minute 75 S. Podgoreanu came in and M. Nahuel went out., at minute 75 P. Agba came in and Z. Zasno went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Netanya
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