Israeli soccer returns after 3 months, with empty stands and heavy restrictions

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May 31, 2020 | News | Jerusalem & Area
Israeli soccer returns after 3 months, with empty stands and heavy restrictions

In the latest sign of Israeli life returning to semi-normalcy after months of lockdown, men’s soccer resumed Saturday night with three Premier League games, held in largely empty stadiums and under strict hygiene guidelines.

Maccabi Tel Aviv hosted Hapoel Haifa for a match in which it won 2-0; In Jerusalem, home team Beitar Jerusalem played against Hapoel Beersheba, with the teams ending at 1-1; and Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated host Maccabi Haifa 2-1.

Full Story (The Times of Israel)


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