Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Hapoel Hod Hasharon 5th with 53 points, Sektzia Nes Tziona 16th with 4, 49 apart. Hapoel Hod Hasharon's recent output lagged their position: 10th on form over five rounds while 5th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.07/2.47 for Sektzia Nes Tziona and 1.77/1.33 for Hapoel Hod Hasharon (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.52.
Defeat had followed defeat for Sektzia Nes Tziona — five in succession. The five-game form split read 0/15 points for Sektzia Nes Tziona against 10/15 for Hapoel Hod Hasharon.
Nes Tziona Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,300. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 0-3.
Goal scorers
Hapoel Hod Hasharon: 3 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Total shots: 8-19 · On target: 0-4 · Corners: 0-6