Maccabi has now collected 50 points following their victory over Bnei Yehuda on Matchday 24 and have closed the gap with Beer Sheva. On Matchday 13, December 10, 2016, the gap stood at ten points. The Yellow & Blue won their 6th home match in a row in league play and the last time they had this type of streak was between February and May 2015.
Icelandic Action
Vidar Kjartansson scored his 15th league goal and also widened the gap between himself and Tony Nwakaeme who sits in second place with 11 markers.
Over the last 10 matches in all competitions, Vidar has scored 12 goals. The Icelander for the 11th time in a row, scored with a one-touch immediately after receiving a pass.
Itzhaki Difference
Barak Itzhaki scored his 5th league goal this season and his second in the last three matches. The striker continues to excel at scoring his team’s first goal as four of his strikes were match openers (against Hapoel Kfar Saba, Ashdod, Maccabi Petah Tikva, Bnei Yehuda).
King of Assists
Dor Micha recorded his 8th assist in league action and his 10th overall. With last night’s performance he now leads the league after passing Mahran Radi who has seven.
Ruben Micael picked up his first helper in Israel against Bnei Yehuda and has also been in the Starting XI for the 4th straight contest.
Shutout
Maccabi Tel Aviv picked up their 5th clean sheet in a row and Sheran Yeini also kept up his fine record. The Captain hasn’t been on the pitch for a goal in a match that he was in the Starting XI.
Keeping the Tradition
Kjartansson’s 92nd minute goal was Maccabi’s 13th marker against Bnei Yehuda that was scored during injury time, more than any other one of the Yellow & Blue’s foes. In total, Maccabi has scored 106 injury time goals.
Dasa’s Yellow
Eli Dasa picked up his 5th yellow card. After playing on all 24 Matchdays this season, the right back will miss the next league contest which will be played against Hapoel Ashkelon. However, Dasa will be available to play in the State Cup Quarterfinal on Wednesday.
