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Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Holon secure playoff wins to start series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:32 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Holon secure playoff wins to start series

Summary

Maccabi Tel Aviv recorded a 106-90 victory over Hapoel Beersheba in the opening game of their best-of-three quarterfinals series. This matchup took place as various players prepared for an upcoming friendly between the Israel National Football Team and Albania later this week. The national team is focusing on commitment and development ahead of the Nations League in September, despite coach Ran Ben Shimon's uncertain ability to travel due to injury. Players expressed dedication to representing Israel, especially in challenging times.

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•Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Hapoel Beersheba 106-90 in Game 1.
•Hapoel Holon also posts a playoff victory in their quarterfinal matchup.
•Israel National Team preparing for a friendly match against Albania.
•Head coach Ran Ben Shimon's travel is uncertain due to injury.
•Players show strong commitment to national team duties ahead of Nations League.

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10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Mac TA, Holon notch opening playoffs wins

What they're saying

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The head coach may not travel with the team due to an injury, but Hapoel Beersheba midfielder Eliel Peretz is not concerned about his potential absence. The Israel National Football Team is preparing to head for a friendly matchup against Albania on Wednesday night as the blue-and-white will fly out on Monday after a morning practice at the National Team training headquarters in Shefayim.
— Yahoo Sports

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