Masri’s brace lifts Holon Yermiyahu past Maccabi Yavne
YAVNE, Israel (Interstat) — Holon Yermiyahu defeated home side Maccabi Yavne 3-1 on Monday, riding Ahmad Masri’s two goals and a late strike from Ben Yehezkel. The visitors responded after conceding early. Michael Maman put Maccabi Yavne ahead in the 13th minute, but Masri equalized in the 20th and scored again in the 65th to put Holon Yermiyahu in control. Yehezkel sealed the result in the 85th minute. Maccabi Yavne’s Mor K. was sent off at 52+4, leaving the hosts a man down. Masri’s brace proved decisive for the visitors. Masri was Holon Yermiyahu’s top star with two goals, while Yehezkel and Maman also scored. The visitors’ win moved Holon Yermiyahu to 3-1 in the competition and 3-1 across all competitions. Maccabi Yavne fell to 1-1-2 in the competition and 2-1-2 across all competitions. Holon Yermiyahu next hosts Tzeirei Tira in Liga Alef league play.