Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Hapoel Rishon LeZion (4th, 48 pts) held a 36-point advantage over Hapoel Ra'anana (2nd, 12 pts). Hapoel Ra'anana had been under-performing their position — 15th on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.86/1.14 for Hapoel Ra'anana and 1.43/1.1 for Hapoel Rishon LeZion (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.34.
The head-to-head ledger counts 7 games: 0 Hapoel Ra'anana wins, 6 for Hapoel Rishon LeZion, 1 draw, at 2.43 goals per meeting.
Netanya Stadium (Netanya) staged the fixture, a ground that holds 13,610. N. Arad took charge of the match — our records show 22 games refereed with an average of 0.7 yellow cards per game. On the scoreboard, Hapoel Ra'anana led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Hapoel Ra'anana: Ihab Abu Alshech (36'), Awajo Asefa (58') · Hapoel Rishon LeZion: Roy Harel (72')
Key stats
Possession: Hapoel Ra'anana 36% · Hapoel Rishon LeZion 64% · Total shots: 14-13 · On target: 9-4 · Corners: 3-12