The Youth Team Falls 2–0 to Maccabi Haifa. Winning Streak Ends
The youth team hosted Maccabi Haifa this Saturday in the 10th round of the Youth Premier League. The match took place at the Lod Stadium due to pitch renovation at the Bat Yam Stadium.
Shahar Wizinger’s players came into the match aiming for a seventh straight victory, after an impressive run of six consecutive wins and four clean sheets.
Hapoel conceded goals in the 21st and 75th minutes, as the match ended in a 2–0 victory for the visitors from Haifa.
Despite the loss, Hapoel remains at the top of the table with 21 points out of a possible 30 and a superior goal difference over second-placed Beitar Jerusalem.
The team now enters a short break for pitch maintenance and will return to action later this month in the third round of the Youth State Cup, when they host Hapoel Herzliya. League play is set to resume on December 6, with Hapoel visiting Hapoel Ra’anana.
Hapoel lineup: Yinal Bazadog, Guy Eligolashvili, Elad Ben Shimon, Giorgi Kuperva, Ilay Mori (Henly Agbo, 76’), Yishai Brosh, Itamar Husid, Idan Kaplaner (Ron Talmi, 56’), Alon Moskovich (Ben Zaid, 76’), Ravid Ulitzky (Or Mesika, 63’), and Omri Levy (Shahar Nahum, 56’).
The full squad, match schedule, and all updates about the youth team are available in the official app.
The young Reds defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva 2:0 and maintained their lead at the top of the table. Full coverage below
Our youth team played this morning (Saturday) against Maccabi Petah Tikva as part of the 9th round of the Israeli Premier Youth League, in a match held at HaMoshava Stadium.
Shahar Wizenger’s players came into the match with five straight wins - the most recent one a 2:0 victory over Hapoel Ramat Hasharon last Saturday. The coach made several changes to the lineup, especially in the attacking positions.
The match started perfectly for the Reds, who took the lead through Or Mesika, scoring in back-to-back matches and raising his tally to four goals this season. In the 67th minute, captain Idan Kapellner was fouled in the box. Substitute striker Omri Levy stepped up, converted from the spot for his second goal of the season - sealing the match at 2:0 for our youth team, marking their sixth consecutive victory.
With the win, Hapoel kept first place in the league table, now with 21 points out of a possible 27. Next Saturday (Nov 8, 16:10), the team will host Maccabi Haifa in the 10th round, in a match that will take place at Lod Stadium.
Played for Hapoel: Ynal Bazdog, Guy Aligulashvili (Henly Agbo, 42’), Elad Ben Shimon, Giorgi Kuperva, Elay Mori (Yarin Shyovitz, 57’), Yishai Brosh, Itamar husid, Idan Kapellner (Ori Meir, 71’), Alon Moskovich, Ravid Olezki (Shahar Nahum, 45’), and Or Mesika (Omri Levy, 57’).
The full youth squad, match schedule, and all team updates are waiting for you in the app.
Mkay Benbenisty decided it - the players of Shahar Wiziger recorded their fourth straight win. Full match report below
The youth team faced Hapoel Kfar Saba today (Monday) as part of Matchday 7 of the Israeli Premier Youth League, returning to league action after a two-week international break. Hapoel entered the game after three consecutive wins (3;1 over Akko, 2:1 in the derby, and 1:0 over Be’er Sheva), sitting third in the table with 12 points. On the other side, Kfar Saba arrived with seven points in 13th place.
Starting 11 (Coach: Shahar Wiziger): Yanal Bazadog, Ido Aharon (Henley Agbo, 53’), Guy Aligulashvili, Elad Ben Shimon, Giorgi Kuperva, Emmanuel Zauda (Yarin Shyovitz, 80’), Yishai Brosh, Itamar Chosyd, Ben Zaid (Shahar Nahum, 60’), Mackay Benvenisti (Idan Kaplaner, 60’), and Omri Levy.
In the 45th minute, Mackay Benvenisti put Hapoel ahead with the only goal of the match - 1:0 red and a fourth straight victory. Despite the win, Hapoel drops to fourth place due to goal difference behind Hapoel Petah Tikva, standing at 15 points.
This coming Saturday (October 25), the youth team will host Hapoel Nir Ramat Hasharon at the Bat Yam Stadium.
The full squad, fixtures, and results are available on our official app.
The youth team defeated Maccabi 2–1 in the derby, with a brace from Olitzki.
Our youth team came out on top with a 2–1 victory over Maccabi in the city clash, played as part of Matchday 5 of the Youth Premier League at Ness Ziona Stadium (away).
The young Reds started off poorly, conceding a goal in the first minute. In the 20th minute, Ravid Olitzki equalized from the penalty spot, and just six minutes later doubled the score with his second of the match—his sixth league goal this season. Hapoel held on to the lead until the final whistle and claimed three prestigious points.
After five rounds of the league, Hapoel sits in fourth place on the table with nine points out of a possible 15 (three wins and two losses). Next Tuesday (30.9, 15:50), the team will host Hapoel Be’er Sheva in Matchday 6.
Head coach Shahar Weisinger summed up the match:
“I’m very happy with the derby win—it’s always important for the club. Despite the early setback, we kept playing our football and turned the result around. I’m proud of the players; in the second half we knew how to protect the lead and show maturity.”
Wiesinger to lead the club’s oldest youth team: “I see the determination, the renewal, and the ambition – I have no doubt this is the right place for me.”
Shahar Wiesinger is joining Hapoel Tel Aviv’s youth department and will coach the club’s oldest youth team (U19).
Wiesinger, 29, began his coaching career in the youth department of Maccabi Haifa, serving as assistant coach for the U16, U17, and U19 teams.
In the 2021/22 season, he was appointed assistant coach of the senior team at Hapoel Afula in the National League. Later that year, he was promoted to head coach and led the team to stay in the league. The following season, he continued to lead the northern club, finishing second in the bottom playoff and reaching the quarterfinals of the State Cup.
For the past two years, Shahar served as assistant coach for the senior team of Maccabi Haifa.
After signing, Wiesinger said:
“I’m happy to join one of the biggest clubs in Israel, a club known for developing young players. My growth in recent years has been as a coach in senior teams, but as soon as I received the offer to coach Hapoel Tel Aviv’s youth team, I saw the determination, the renewal, and the desire to grow – and I had no doubt this is the right place for me.”
Omer Buksanbaum, the club’s Technical Director:
“I’m happy that Shahar is joining us. We were looking for a coach who fits the club’s values and our professional vision, and Shahar is undoubtedly that person. He’s a talented coach with significant experience in developing young players, and I’m confident that just as he’s done elsewhere – he’ll do the same at Hapoel Tel Aviv. I wish him great success, welcome him to the red family, and look forward to working together.”
Assaf Grinstein, Head of Youth Development:
“We’re pleased to appoint Shahar Wiesinger as head coach of our U19 team. Shahar brings with him extensive experience in coaching both youth and senior teams, and I’m sure the knowledge and expertise he’s gained will help our players in the club’s top youth age group develop and advance – and eventually integrate into the senior team as well. Our ultimate goal remains to continue promoting young players into the senior squad, as we’ve done in recent years – and we’ll provide them with everything they need to succeed.”
Good luck, Shahar!