League Play-Off

Batsrah Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Carl Gabor made the kick off which started today's match. Golan Dagan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yedidiah Almanzi in the 3rd minute of play. Golan Dagan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yedidiah Almanzi in the 5th minute of play. Golan Dagan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carl Gabor in the 6th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Batsrah's Gil Rohes got a free kick in the 7th minute. Batsrah's Golan Dagan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carl Gabor in the 19th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Yedidiah Almanzi in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Golan Dagan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Golan Dagan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shoval Gubner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in FC Tabariya's zone, Baron Calev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ramy Raber came out of the goal and Baron Calev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Baron Calev struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Ramy Raber didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Batsrah. If Gil Rohes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in FC Tabariya's zone, Baron Calev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ramy Raber came out of the goal and Baron Calev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Baron Calev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Gil Rohes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Batsrah's zone, Yedidiah Almanzi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Golan Dagan came out of the goal and Yedidiah Almanzi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Baron Calev made the kick off in the second half. With an all-out effort, FC Tabariya's Golan Dagan threw himself towards the right post 55 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Menashe Benisch, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 56th minute, Baron Calev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Yedidiah Almanzi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Golan Dagan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Yedidiah Almanzi's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Golan Dagan firmly grabbed it by the left post. Carl Gabor's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Golan Dagan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. After 68 played minutes Batsrah got a freekick which was hit by Yogev Rich. In the 83rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Batsrah's goalkeeper Golan Dagan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Yedidiah Almanzi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Golan Dagan was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Carl Gabor showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 87 minute of play. Carl Gabor fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Golan Dagan having to interfere. When FC Tabariya's Carl Gabor in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Batsrah's goalie prevented a goal. Yedidiah Almanzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Golan Dagan having to interfere. In the 96th minute, Baron Calev ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ramy Raber was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.