2011–12 Liga Leumit
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The 2010–11 Liga Leumit
is the thirteen season since its introduction in 1999 and the 70th season of second-tier football in Israel
. It began on 19 August 2011 and will end on 12 May 2012.
A total of sixteen teams are contesting in the league, including twelfth sides from the 2010–11 season
, two promoted teams from the 2010–11 Liga Alef and two relegated teams from the 2010–11 Israeli Premier League
.
and Ironi Rishon LeZion were directly promoted to the 2011–12 Israeli Premier League
after finishing the 2010–11 season
in the two top places.
Hapoel Ashkelon and Hapoel Ramat Gan were directly relegated to the 2011–12 Liga Leumit after finishing the 2010–11 season
in the two bottom places.
The club is playing their home games at a neutral venue because their own ground does not meet Premier League requirements.
Updated to games played on 21 November 2011
Source: Israel Football Association
} Ibrahim Basit
for Maccabi Umm al-Fahm
against Hapoel Bnei Lod (19 August 2011)
} Adam Mizrahi
for Hapoel Jerusalem against Sektzia Nes Tziona (3 October 2011)
} Murad Abu Anza
for Hapoel Bnei Lod against Hapoel Nazareth Illit (15 October 2011)
} Mati Avraham for Hapoel Jerusalem against Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla (18 November 2011)
} William Owusu
for Hapoel Kfar Saba against Hapoel Nazareth Illit
(21 November 2011)
Liga Leumit
Liga Leumit is the second tier in the Israeli football league system below the Premier League.-Structure:There are 16 clubs in the league. At the end of each season, the lowest-placed team are relegated to Liga Alef while the highest-placed team from Liga Alef are promoted in their place...
is the thirteen season since its introduction in 1999 and the 70th season of second-tier football in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
. It began on 19 August 2011 and will end on 12 May 2012.
A total of sixteen teams are contesting in the league, including twelfth sides from the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Liga Leumit
The 2010–11 Liga Leumit was the twelfth season since its introduction in 1999 and the 69th season of second-tier football in Israel. It began on 21 August 2010 and ended on 20 May 2011....
, two promoted teams from the 2010–11 Liga Alef and two relegated teams from the 2010–11 Israeli Premier League
2010–11 Israeli Premier League
The 2010–11 Israeli Premier League was the twelfth season since its introduction in 1999 and the 69th season of top-tier football in Israel. It began on 21 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. Hapoel Tel Aviv were the defending champions....
.
Structural changes
There are two structural changes:- The middle playoff was cancelled, with only top and bottom playoff to be contested by eight teams each, according to their regular season placement. with each team plays 37 matches.
- Only one team will be promoted to the 2012–13 Israeli Premier League, and three relegated teams from Israeli Premier League..
Team changes
Ironi Ramat HaSharonIroni Nir Ramat HaSharon F.C.
Hapoel Ironi Nir Ramat HaSharon Football Club is an Israeli football based in Ramat HaSharon. They are currently plays in Israeli Premier League at the Winter Stadium, Ramat Gan.-History:...
and Ironi Rishon LeZion were directly promoted to the 2011–12 Israeli Premier League
2011–12 Israeli Premier League
The 2010–11 Israeli Premier League is the thirteenth season since its introduction in 1999 and the 70th season of top-tier football in Israel. It began on 20 August 2011 and will end on 12 May 2012...
after finishing the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Liga Leumit
The 2010–11 Liga Leumit was the twelfth season since its introduction in 1999 and the 69th season of second-tier football in Israel. It began on 21 August 2010 and ended on 20 May 2011....
in the two top places.
Hapoel Ashkelon and Hapoel Ramat Gan were directly relegated to the 2011–12 Liga Leumit after finishing the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Israeli Premier League
The 2010–11 Israeli Premier League was the twelfth season since its introduction in 1999 and the 69th season of top-tier football in Israel. It began on 21 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. Hapoel Tel Aviv were the defending champions....
in the two bottom places.
Stadia and locations
| Club | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla | Hatikva Neighborhood Stadium | 6,500 |
| Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan | Winter Stadium Winter Stadium Winter Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Ramat Gan, Israel. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan. The stadium holds 8,000 and was built in 1983.... |
8,000 |
| Hapoel Ashkelon | Sala Stadium Sala Stadium The Šaľa Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Šaľa, Slovakia. Currently, it is mostly used for football matches and is the home ground of FK Slovan Duslo Šaľa. The stadium holds 5,000 people.... |
10,000 |
| Hapoel Bnei Lod | Lod Municipal Stadium | 2,000 |
| Hapoel Herzliya Hapoel Herzliya F.C. Hapoel Herzliya is an Israeli football club based in Herzliya. The club is currently in Liga Leumit and play their home matches at the Herzliya Municipal Stadium.-History:... |
Herzliya Municipal Stadium | 8,100 |
| Hapoel Jerusalem | Teddy Stadium | 21,600 |
| Hapoel Kfar Saba | Levita Stadium Levita Stadium The Levita Stadium is a football stadium in Kfar Saba, Israel. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Hapoel Kfar Saba and Beitar Kfar Saba.... |
5,500 |
| Hapoel Nazareth Illit | Green Stadium Green Stadium, Nazareth Illit Green Stadium is a football stadium in Nazareth Illit, Israel.The stadium opened in 1995 and renovated in 2004 with a donations money from the Green family and since then its called the Green Stadium.... |
4,000 |
| Hapoel Ra'anana | Levita Stadium | 5,500 |
| Hapoel Ramat Gan | Winter Stadium Winter Stadium Winter Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Ramat Gan, Israel. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan. The stadium holds 8,000 and was built in 1983.... |
8,000 |
| Ironi Bat Yam Maccabi Ironi Bat Yam F.C. Maccabi Ironi Bat Yam is an Israeli football club based in Bat Yam. The club is currently in Liga Leumit and plays at the 3,100-capacity Bat Yam Municipal Stadium.-History:... |
Bat Yam Municipal Stadium Bat Yam Municipal Stadium The Bat Yam Municipal Stadium is a football stadium in Bat Yam in central Israel. It is home to Maccabi Ironi Bat Yam. It has a capacity of 3,100.... |
3,100 |
| Maccabi Ahi Nazareth | Ilut Stadium Ilut Stadium The Ilut Stadium is a football stadium in Ilut, located near Nazareth in northern Israel. The stadium is the home ground of Maccabi Ahi Nazareth.... |
4,932 |
| Maccabi Be'er Sheva Maccabi Be'er Sheva F.C. Maccabi Be'er Sheva Football Club , is an Israeli football team based in Beersheba. While not nearly as popular as their city rivals, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the club made great strides in recent years including gaining promotion from Liga Bet to the Liga Leumit in just four seasons... |
Vasermil Stadium Vasermil Stadium The Arthur Vasermil Municipal Stadium, commonly known as the Vasermil Stadium, is a football stadium in Beersheba, Israel. The stadium is designed as an open bowl , and formerly had a running track, though this has now been bricked over. The stadium is all-seated, and the capacity is 13,000.It is... |
13,000 |
| Maccabi Herzliya | Herzliya Municipal Stadium | 8,100 |
| Maccabi Umm al-Fahm Maccabi Umm al-Fahm F.C. Maccabi Umm al-Fahm F.C. are a football club, from the north Israeli city of Umm al-Fahm. The club currently plays in Liga Leumit, the second tier of Israeli football. Home matches are played at the HaShalom Stadium.-Current Squad:... |
HaShalom Stadium HaShalom Stadium HaShalom Stadium also known as Al-Salam Stadium is a stadium with a capacity of 12,000. Located in Umm al-Fahm, Israel. It is the home stadium of Maccabi Ironi Jatt and Maccabi Umm al-Fahm.... |
12,000 |
| Sektzia Nes Tziona | Ness Ziona Stadium Ness Ziona Stadium The Ness Ziona Stadium , is a football stadium in Ness Ziona, Israel. Aside from being the stadium of local side, Sektzia Nes Tziona, it recently hosted the Israel national under-19 football team in its bid to qualify for the under-19 European championship.... |
3,500 |
The club is playing their home games at a neutral venue because their own ground does not meet Premier League requirements.
Regular season table
Regular season results
Top scorers
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Adam MizrahiAdam Mizrahi Adam Mizrahi is an Israeli footballer currently playing for Hapoel Jerusalem.-References:... |
Hapoel Jerusalem | 8 |
| Murad Abu Anza Murad Abu Anza Murad Abu Anza is an Israeli-Arab footballer who currently plays for Hapoel Bnei Lod.-References:... |
Hapoel Bnei Lod | 8 | |
| Total | 185 | ||
| Average per game | |||
Updated to games played on 21 November 2011
Source: Israel Football Association
Scoring
- First goal of the season:
Ibrahim BasitIbrahim BasitIbrahim Basit is a Ghanaian footballer currently playing at Maccabi Umm al-Fahm in Israel's Liga Leumit....
for Maccabi Umm al-FahmMaccabi Umm al-Fahm F.C.Maccabi Umm al-Fahm F.C. are a football club, from the north Israeli city of Umm al-Fahm. The club currently plays in Liga Leumit, the second tier of Israeli football. Home matches are played at the HaShalom Stadium.-Current Squad:...
against Hapoel Bnei Lod, 64th minute (19 August 2011) - Widest winning margin: 4 goals –
- Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 0–4 Hapoel Bnei Lod (31 October 2011)
- Hapoel Nazareth IllitF.C. Nazareth IllitFootball Club Nazareth Illit , is an Israeli football club based in the city of Nazareth Illit.-History:Founded in 1962, the club was in Liga Artzit, then the second tier, in 1980-81...
0–4 Hapoel Kfar Saba (21 November 2011)
- Most goals in a match: 6 goals – Maccabi Be'er ShevaMaccabi Be'er Sheva F.C.Maccabi Be'er Sheva Football Club , is an Israeli football team based in Beersheba. While not nearly as popular as their city rivals, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the club made great strides in recent years including gaining promotion from Liga Bet to the Liga Leumit in just four seasons...
2–4 Maccabi Ahi Nazareth (23 September 2011) - Most goals in a half: 5 goals – Maccabi Be'er ShevaMaccabi Be'er Sheva F.C.Maccabi Be'er Sheva Football Club , is an Israeli football team based in Beersheba. While not nearly as popular as their city rivals, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, the club made great strides in recent years including gaining promotion from Liga Bet to the Liga Leumit in just four seasons...
2–4 Maccabi Ahi Nazareth, 2–3 at half-time (23 September 2011) - Most goals in a match by one player: 3 goals –
} Ibrahim Basit
Ibrahim Basit
Ibrahim Basit is a Ghanaian footballer currently playing at Maccabi Umm al-Fahm in Israel's Liga Leumit....
for Maccabi Umm al-Fahm
Maccabi Umm al-Fahm F.C.
Maccabi Umm al-Fahm F.C. are a football club, from the north Israeli city of Umm al-Fahm. The club currently plays in Liga Leumit, the second tier of Israeli football. Home matches are played at the HaShalom Stadium.-Current Squad:...
against Hapoel Bnei Lod (19 August 2011)
} Adam Mizrahi
Adam Mizrahi
Adam Mizrahi is an Israeli footballer currently playing for Hapoel Jerusalem.-References:...
for Hapoel Jerusalem against Sektzia Nes Tziona (3 October 2011)
} Murad Abu Anza
Murad Abu Anza
Murad Abu Anza is an Israeli-Arab footballer who currently plays for Hapoel Bnei Lod.-References:...
for Hapoel Bnei Lod against Hapoel Nazareth Illit (15 October 2011)
} Mati Avraham for Hapoel Jerusalem against Beitar Tel Aviv Ramla (18 November 2011)
} William Owusu
William Owusu
William Owusu Acheampong is a Ghanaian footballer who currently plays for Westerlo, on loan from Sporting Clube de Portugal, as a striker.-External links:* *...
for Hapoel Kfar Saba against Hapoel Nazareth Illit
F.C. Nazareth Illit
Football Club Nazareth Illit , is an Israeli football club based in the city of Nazareth Illit.-History:Founded in 1962, the club was in Liga Artzit, then the second tier, in 1980-81...
(21 November 2011)
Discipline
- First yellow card of the season: Salach Haj for Maccabi Umm al-FahmMaccabi Umm al-Fahm F.C.Maccabi Umm al-Fahm F.C. are a football club, from the north Israeli city of Umm al-Fahm. The club currently plays in Liga Leumit, the second tier of Israeli football. Home matches are played at the HaShalom Stadium.-Current Squad:...
against Hapoel Bnei Lod, 28th minute (19 August 2011) - First red card of the season: Yaniv Deri for Hapoel Nazareth IllitF.C. Nazareth IllitFootball Club Nazareth Illit , is an Israeli football club based in the city of Nazareth Illit.-History:Founded in 1962, the club was in Liga Artzit, then the second tier, in 1980-81...
against Hapoel Ashkelon, 90th minute (27 August 2011)