Match Report
Hapoel Ramat HaSharon, 2nd on 46 points, faced a 15-point deficit to Maccabi Petah Tikva (1st, 61). The last five rounds placed Hapoel Ramat HaSharon no better than 27th for form, against 2nd in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Maccabi Petah Tikva 1.9 scored and 1 conceded per game, Hapoel Ramat HaSharon 6.43 and 6.71, with the league averaging 2.31.
Across 4 recorded meetings, Maccabi Petah Tikva have 2 wins to Hapoel Ramat HaSharon's 1, with 1 draw, at 2.75 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 25% of meetings won.
The venue was HaMoshava Stadium, with room for 11,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Maccabi Petah Tikva: M. Handy (40'), I. Gorno (60'), M. Barshazki (65') · Hapoel Ramat HaSharon: R. Rabinovich (16'), N. Hagani (90')
Key stats
Possession: Maccabi Petah Tikva 59% · Hapoel Ramat HaSharon 41% · Total shots: 3-2 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 3-2