Maccabi Herzliya 0-3 Hapoel Ramat Gan | Israel Leumit League | 8 May 2026, 21:00

Match Overview

Hapoel Ramat Gan delivered a dominant away performance at the Ramla Municipal Stadium, sweeping past Maccabi Herzliya with a convincing 3-0 victory. The result moves Ramat Gan up the Leumit League table, while Herzliya were left to rue a night where nothing clicked in attack or defence.

Key Moments

• 22' – Goal (0-1): Ramat Gan opened the scoring through a well-worked corner routine, with central defender Yaniv Mizrahi heading home unchallenged at the near post.
• 44' – Goal (0-2): A swift counter-attack caught Herzliya’s high line off guard. Winger Ido Davidov slotted low past the goalkeeper after a precise through ball from midfield.
• 68' – Goal (0-3): Substitute Omer Fadida sealed the win with a composed finish from the edge of the box, capitalising on a defensive miscommunication.

Tactical Story

Maccabi Herzliya tried to press high early on but repeatedly left gaps behind their full-backs. Ramat Gan exploited these spaces with direct vertical passes, often bypassing the midfield entirely. The visitors’ 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to stay compact defensively and then break with speed. Herzliya’s attacking trio rarely threatened, managing only two shots on target across 90 minutes.

Standout Player

Ido Davidov (Hapoel Ramat Gan) was the game’s most influential figure, scoring one goal, assisting another, and creating three chances. His movement between the lines caused constant problems for the Herzliya backline.

Season Context

With this win, Hapoel Ramat Gan move to fifth in the Leumit League, just three points off the promotion playoff places. Meanwhile, Maccabi Herzliya remain 12th, now winless in their last five matches and only four points above the relegation zone.