League Play-Off

Messilot
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Elul Abekasis got the match started through his kick off. The crowd rose to their feet as SC Messilot's Elul Abekasis slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Solomon Basis. That made the score 1-0 after 2 minutes of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tzahi Atias during the 5th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, SC Messilot's Tzahi Atias got a free kick in the 5th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Sudmi Alon managed to get in a good position for a shot. Shalwa's supporters rose to their feet, but Sudmi Alon was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sagiv Gefen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 9th match minute, SC Messilot was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yovav Feldman to maneuver through the defense. In the 12th match minute, SC Messilot was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kfir Fischer to maneuver through the defense. Sagiv Gefen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Umar Shiri in the 19th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Umar Shiri in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sagiv Gefen saved SC Messilot from getting behind. Sagiv Gefen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sudmi Alon's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. Sudmi Alon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Shalwa booed when SC Messilot was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gadi Fridman didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sagiv Gefen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sudmi Alon in the 37th minute of play. In the 40th minute, Umar Shiri left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Shalwa fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. After a rather tough play, Shalwa's Sharon Hadadi got a free kick in the 46th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Sudmi Alon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sagiv Gefen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Umar Shiri's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. A collision led to Shalwa getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Kislev Megudal hit a great ball. Sudmi Alon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sagiv Gefen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. Elul Abekasis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Solomon Basis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Loni Fink managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Messilot's supporters rose to their feet, but Loni Fink was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Solomon Basis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Solomon Basis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elul Abekasis in the 78th minute of the match. Kfir Fischer's late challenge caught a Shalwa's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kfir Fischer helped the player get up and apologised. After 80 played minutes SC Messilot got a freekick which was hit by Kfir Fischer. In the 82nd minute Umar Shiri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sagiv Gefen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 84 minutes into the match, SC Messilot's goal looked a bit too open when Umar Shiri came free, but Sagiv Gefen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. For all the effort they put into the match, the Shalwa players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for SC Messilot.