The 3rd final of the Israeli league between the Maccabi Tel Aviv and her Hapoel Jerusalempostponed due to the security situation in the country and the conflict with Iran.
And while Maccabi Tel Aviv is opposed to the match without fans, Hapoel Jerusalem in a statement today (14.06.2024) expressed the desire to take place the race.
The Israeli League has announced that, in collaboration with the Army, it will make the final decision to continue the season, but it is already clear that the race will not take place in the coming days (scheduled for tomorrow Sunday, 15/6). All options are still open – including the chance that both teams will be declared champions. However, the choice is to be held to take place in the closed doors, with only staff presence. The Israeli League stresses that the season should be completed by Wednesday (18/6) at the latest. If the 3rd final is canceled, he will not be declared a champion, but both Maccabi and Hapoel could share the title, as the score is 1-1.
In her statement, Hapoel Jerusalem states: “Hapoel” Bank Yahav “Jerusalem is closely following the latest developments and praying for the security of all Israeli citizens and security forces. The complexity of the situation in which the country is located is clear to all of us, and there is no doubt that the security of the players and the fan of the public is above all. Hapoel strongly supports the 3rd final and the proclamation of the National Champion on the pitch. We are ready to play in any place or time determined, by commitment to the fans and the value of the athletic spirit. We hope that our opponent, Maccabi Tel Aviv, wants the title to be judged in accordance with the values of sports – only on the pitch. Hoping for better and more quiet days. “
Recall that in all this tragic situation, the building in which the coach of Hapoel Tel Aviv resides, Dimitris Itoudis was hit by a rocket, but fortunately the Greek coach is in Greece.
The Israeli League has announced that, in collaboration with the Army, it will make the final decision to continue the season or not, but everything shows that there will be a difficult action. All options are still open, including the chance that both teams will be declared champions.