With their State Cup run ended and first place out of reach, the Ziv Arie’s club continued to introduce some of the younger player into the squad. Hen Ozeri started in goal as Haviv Ohayon trained with the senior side while Prince Thomas was also given a Starting XI opportunity against Hapoel Raanana.
Just like the last time these two sides met, Maccabi controlled the tempo of the match but had a tough time breaking through the stingy Raanana defense. Kanichowsky and Awesat both had chances but couldn’t find the back of the goal as the clubs went into the break goalless.
The second half mirrored the first until Yarin Sharabi came charging down the right side of the pitch and crossed the ball to Eden Kartzev who headed the ball off the post and into the Raanana goal. A beauty of a goal and an assist from two players who in fact could still be playing for the Under-17 club as Maccabi picked up the 3-points and the victory.
