Maccabi Netanya vs. Maccabi Haifa FC (26.12.2022)

In an eventful encounter, Maccabi Haifa emerged triumphant over Maccabi Netanya with a scoreline that belied the competitive nature of the match on December 26, 2022. The game was rife with tension, notably reflected by the number of yellow cards issued and strategic substitutions made by both teams.

The match began on a cautionary note when Maccabi Netanya's Amir Berkovich received a yellow card in the 12th minute, setting the tone for what would become a combative first half. It wasn't long before Maccabi Haifa's Abdoulaye Seck was also cautioned with a yellow card in the 14th minute. As the half progressed, tempers flared leading to Karm Jaber of Maccabi Netanya and Mohammad Abu Fani of Maccabi Haifa receiving yellow cards at the 30th and 35th-minute marks, respectively.

Maccabi Netanya opted for a tactical change moments before the end of the first half, introducing B. Enow as their first substitution in the 44th minute. The second half continued much like the first, with Pierre Cornud of Maccabi Haifa being shown a yellow card just two minutes after the restart.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 54th minute when T. Chery of Maccabi Haifa found the net with a well-executed goal. A period of strategic adjustments ensued with A. Berkovits coming on for Maccabi Netanya in the 66th minute, followed by a double substitution for Maccabi Haifa five minutes later, with F. Pierrot and O. Atzili entering the fray.

Raz Meir of Maccabi Haifa was the next to enter the referee's book with a yellow card in the 72nd minute. Soon after, D. David increased Haifa's lead with a goal in the 78th minute, solidifying their advantage.

With time running out, Maccabi Netanya sought to inject fresh legs, bringing on both I. Vayer and E. Azulay in the 79th minute in a last-ditch attempt to alter the course of the game. Maccabi Haifa responded with a substitution of their own, replacing scorer D. David in the 80th minute. With the final whistle approaching, Haifa made their last set of tactical changes, substituting T. Chery and R. Meir in the 86th minute.

Despite Maccabi Netanya's efforts, the match concluded with Maccabi Haifa securing a hard-fought victory. The flurry of cards and substitutions painted a picture of a relentlessly contested fixture but ultimately, it was Maccabi Haifa who walked away with the essential three points from this heated contest.

Lineup Maccabi Netanya

Lineup Maccabi Haifa FC

Substitutes Maccabi Netanya

Substitutes Maccabi Haifa FC

Maccabi Netanya

Maccabi Netanya is an Israeli football club based in the city of Netanya. Founded in 1934, they have a rich history within Israeli football, boasting several national league titles and cup victories. Traditionally, they wear blue and white kits, which are the colors of the club emblem that symbolize their pride and connection to the coastal city they represent.

Maccabi Haifa FC

Maccabi Haifa Football Club, often simply known as Maccabi Haifa, is a prominent Israeli football team based in the city of Haifa. Founded in 1913, it is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Israeli football history. The team competes in the Israeli Premier League, which is the highest tier of the Israeli football league system.

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