The 1951–52 season was the fourth season of competitive football in Israel and the 26th season under the Israeli Football Association, established in 1928, during the British Mandate.
| Season | 1951–52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men's football | ||
| Liga Alef | Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
| Liga Bet | Hapoel Balfouria Hapoel Kfar Saba | |
| State Cup | Maccabi Petah Tikva | |
| ||
Review and Events
edit- In September 1951, Hapoel Tel Aviv conducted a tour of England, playing against Arsenal (losing 1–6[1]), Manchester United (losing 0–6) and Leeds United (losing 0–2).
- In April 1952, Maccabi Tel Aviv departed on a tour of Turkey. Maccabi played Hacettepe, winning 1–0,[2] Ankara Demirspor, winning 3–0,[3] Ankaragücü, losing 2–3,[4] Gençlerbirliği, losing 0–2[5] and Fenerbahçe, drawing 1–1.[6]
- On 30 April 1952, Independence Day, the annual Jerusalem Cup was contested for the second time. The teams competing for the cup were selected XI from different cities. In the cup semi-finals, played on 19 April 1952, Jerusalem XI had beaten Haifa XI 4–3 and Petah Tikva XI defeated Ramat Gan XI 3–1. In the final, played at YMCA Stadium in Jerusalem, Petah Tikva XI won 5–0.[7]
- In May 1952 work began on Kiryat Haim Stadium.[8]
IFA Competitions
editLeague competitions
edit1951–52 Israel State Cup
editThe competition took place between 24 November 1951 and 7 June 1952. Maccabi Petah Tikva beaten Maccabi Tel Aviv 1–0 in the final.
National Teams
editNo matches were played by the national team during the season.
Notes
edit- ^ Hapoel Dror Haifa was reprieved from relegation as the IFA expelled from Liga Bet following as its players rioted during a match against Hakoach Haifa.[9]
References
edit- ^ Highbury's first game under floodlights 11 July 2007, arsenal.com
- ^ Maccabi Tel Aviv Won in Ankara[permanent dead link] Ma'ariv, 24 April 1952, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- ^ Maccabi T.A. Matches in Ankara[permanent dead link] Ma'ariv, 27 August 1952, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- ^ Maccabi Lost 2:3 in Ankara[permanent dead link] Al HaMishmar, 28 April 1952, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- ^ Maccabi Lost in Ankara 2:0[permanent dead link] Al HaMishmar, 4 May 1952, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- ^ Maccabi Departed Turkey With a Draw[permanent dead link] Davar, 9 May 1952, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- ^ Petah Tikva Won the Independence Cup[permanent dead link] Al HaMismar, 2 May 1952, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
- ^ Erecting the Stadium in Kiryat Haim - to the Execution Phase[permanent dead link] Al Hamishmar, 8 May 1952, Historical Jewish Press
- ^ Hapoel HaNamal Haifa club suspended from games Al HaMishmar, 18.5.52, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)