Two Georgian legionaries played in matches of the 3rd round at Israeli Championship. In Ligat Al, "Hapoel" Ashkelon where Zurab Menteshashvili is playing hosted "Hapoel" Ramat Gan and played draw 1:1. Guy Azouri let Georgian midfielder play in the main staff and did not substitute him. At the 46th minute, referee showed him yellow card. "Hapoel" Ashkelon is in the 9th place with 4 points. "Maccai" Natani is in the 2nd place. "Maccabi" hosted "Ashdod" and won over it without Georgian forward.
In Leumit Liga, "Maccabi" Herzliya visited Bat Yam. Irakli Geperidze of "Maccabi" played during 90 minutes. Referee showed him yellow card at the 3rd minute. As for the match, it finished draw 0:0. "Maccabi" is sharing the first and the second places with "Hapoel" Ramat Hasharon. On Monday two matches will be held with participation of Georgian players. "Hapoel" Be'er Sheva will play against "Maccabi" Haifa where Vladimir Dvalishvili is playing. Giorgi Daraselia is assistant of head coach. As for "Hapoel" Bnei Lod of Leumi Liga, it will try to gain the first victory with Giorgi Gabidauri and Akaki Mikuchadze against "Maccabi" Be'er Sheva.

Phridon Kervalishvili