the team faced the opponent from the 2nd division. Altman and Omri Levi (2 goals) scored
Hapoel held a training match this morning (Tuesday) at the Hodorov Complex against Hapoel Rishon LeZion ahead of the team’s mini training camp in the north.
Absent from the match were the national team players: Loizos Loizou, Andrian Kraev, Dor Benaymini, Ran Binaymin, Roei Alkukin, and Daniel Dappa. Stav Toriel, Liran Rotman, Amit Lemkin, Mor Buskila, and Anas Mahamid were not included.
In the 4th minute, Hapoel conceded an early goal. In the 38th minute, Leidner delivered a first-touch cross to Omri Altman, who headed in the equalizer. Toward the end of the first half, Rishon LeZion were awarded a penalty and their player beat Assaf Tzur.
In the 52nd minute, Roy Korine broke into the box from the right, and his cross struck a defender’s hand. Omri Altman stepped up to the spot but sent the penalty over the bar. In the 83rd minute, Korine again surged down the right side, squared the ball, and youth team striker Omri Levy equalized.
On the very next attack, Rishon regained the lead. Just before the final whistle, Omri Levy completed his brace with a precise header to tie the match.
Starting XI: Asaaf Tzur, Fernand Mayembo, Ziv Morgan, Ido Aharon, Doron Leidner, Lucas Falcao, Ari Cohen, Ori Meir, Ben Zaid, Omri Altman, Omri Levy.
Also played: Sagi Pinhas, Yanal Bazadog, Shahar Piven, Chico, Yazan Nassar, Tal Archel, El Yam Kancepolsky, Ofek Chiprut, Yishai Brosh, Tazbo Melesa, Idan Kaplener, Shahar Nahum, Roy Korine, Xanda Silva.
As noted, the team is heading to a mini training camp in northern Israel, after which they will face Maccabi Yaffo in another preparation match ahead of the league’s return.
