League Play-Off

Dayshum Arena
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) SC Dayshum's Michael Gavish started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Sharif Shelah fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ishai Galula having to interfere. Ishai Galula made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sharif Shelah in the 6th minute. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind SC Dayshum's goalkeeper Mitia Goldshtein, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ishai Galula made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michael Gavish in the 9th minute of play. Ezra Mendelssohn kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Mitia Goldshtein made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Istav Tentzer in the 13th minute of play. 15 minutes into the match, Dar Banay had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Mitia Goldshtein. SC Dayshum's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dar Banay was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 22 minutes into the match, FC Rummane's goal looked a bit too open when Michael Gavish came free, but Ishai Galula reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Sharif Shelah came up free with the goalie in the 28th minute, the SC Dayshum fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Sharif Shelah couldn't finish the play. Nahum Shoam kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. SC Dayshum's Mitia Goldshtein played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yossi Dan in the 32nd minute of play. 39 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Rummane's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Avram Arbel was slow to take the kick. During this time SC Dayshum's players had a chance to rest. Adi Ashdot kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. FC Rummane's Ishai Galula played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Gavish in the 45th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dar Banay during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to FC Rummane getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Dar Banay hit a great ball. FC Rummane's Ishai Galula proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 47th minute of the match, managed to save FC Rummane from getting a goal against them. After the first half FC Rummane were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Istav Tentzer to strike the kick off in the second half. Yossi Dan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Mitia Goldshtein tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Istav Tentzer was extremely unlucky when he, in the 57th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Istav Tentzer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mitia Goldshtein made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Yossi Dan sent off a good shot on target. If Istav Tentzer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in SC Dayshum's zone, Istav Tentzer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mitia Goldshtein came out of the goal and Istav Tentzer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Istav Tentzer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ishai Galula showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sharif Shelah in the 77th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Michael Gavish in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ishai Galula saved FC Rummane from getting behind. Sharif Shelah's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ishai Galula read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. Adi Ashdot sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Istav Tentzer struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Mitia Goldshtein didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Rummane. The FC Rummane players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.