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Stadium Nesher
Spectators: 8602 (Terracing: 6453, Seating: 1978, VIP seats: 171) Adin Matzlawi might have been able to make a better finish in the 2nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Eliel Kahalani. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Adin Matzlawi ran back to his position shaking his head. Aram Kugel hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Eliel Kahalani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jon Berliner, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. With an all-out effort, SC Haifa Robi Shapira's Eliel Kahalani threw himself towards the right post 10 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Adin Matzlawi, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. When SC Haifa Robi Shapira's Adin Matzlawi in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Metulla's goalie prevented a goal. With an all-out effort, SC Haifa Robi Shapira's Eliel Kahalani threw himself towards the right post 18 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Adin Matzlawi, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 20 minutes into the game, Manuel Marshak was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SC Haifa Robi Shapira's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Metulla the free kick. After 20 played minutes SC Haifa Robi Shapira got a freekick which was hit by Manuel Marshak. 25 minutes into the match, Metulla's Beri Ashanti sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Shefer Gutman narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Metulla booed when SC Haifa Robi Shapira was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gedalya Hahn didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, SC Haifa Robi Shapira's Isaiah Mann got a free kick in the 31st minute. In the 33rd match minute, SC Haifa Robi Shapira was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Imri Cantarini to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 43 in the game by Amnon Ziss from a close distance when the talented Eliel Kahalani managed to make a qualified save. Metulla's players were relieved. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind SC Haifa Robi Shapira's goalkeeper Shefer Gutman, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Avidan Farberman's late challenge caught a SC Haifa Robi Shapira's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Avidan Farberman helped the player get up and apologised. Avidan Farberman kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Shefer Gutman came out of the goal in the 56th minute to try and stop a shot by Metulla's Beri Ashanti. But to his dismay, Beri Ashanti quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. After 60 played minutes Metulla got a freekick which was hit by Aram Kugel. Beri Ashanti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Shefer Gutman having to interfere. After having played for 64 minutes, Amnon Ziss managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SC Haifa Robi Shapira's supporters crossed their fingers, but Amnon Ziss was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Eliel Kahalani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adin Matzlawi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Amnon Ziss had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Amnon Ziss's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eliel Kahalani read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. In the 85th match minute, Metulla was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Atsel Richter to maneuver through the defense. In the 88th minute, Beri Ashanti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mattanel Dali took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 93rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Shefer Gutman. SC Haifa Robi Shapira's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Metulla had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.