League Play-Off

Talha Arena
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Yale Gelberg got the match started through his kick off. Liran Wilner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victor Phillips, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Victor Phillips fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Liran Wilner having to interfere. Chiram Gradus hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. Liran Wilner made an important save on a dangerous shot by Yedidiah Fiks in the 12th minute. Yedidiah Fiks sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 20 minutes, Yale Gelberg made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. FC Real Madrid's Ellis Firer tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of FC Real Madrid booed when FC Hakirya was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mendel Hathan didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC Real Madrid's Victor Phillips was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 27th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Victor Phillips sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in FC Hakirya's zone, Victor Phillips stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Liran Wilner came out of the goal and Victor Phillips tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to FC Hakirya getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Ariav Michaels hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Victor Phillips in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Liran Wilner saved FC Hakirya from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Neriah Ackerstein managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Hakirya's supporters rose to their feet, but Neriah Ackerstein was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ellis Firer breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Victor Phillips made a kick off. When Ariav Michaels fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Hakirya's protests and gave Ariav Michaels a yellow card for diving instead. In the 55th match minute, FC Hakirya was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ariav Michaels to maneuver through the defense. When FC Real Madrid's Victor Phillips in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Hakirya's goalie prevented a goal. Neriah Ackerstein sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Yale Gelberg struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Ellis Firer didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Hakirya. Yale Gelberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Ellis Firer tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Neriah Ackersteins short, quick shot in the 83rdth minute got Ellis Firer to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 88th minute Yale Gelberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ellis Firer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 93 minutes, Avitsur Rada mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Real Madrid and the FC Hakirya players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of FC Hakirya booed when FC Real Madrid was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Avitsur Rada didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ellis Firer was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Ohad Shechtman. Neriah Ackerstein got in the 95th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Ellis Firer handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Yale Gelberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Ellis Firer tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.