High expectations, is an understatement of what the fans had hoped infront of tonight's game in Haifa, between the champions from Haifa and their runner ups, both last season and this as well so far, the 2 only European challenging teams in 2009/10 season.

As high as the expectations were, the level on the pitch was very low, and the final result resembles what the fans have seen while standing
in the rain.

Daniel De Ridder made his Debut in the 2nd half but had to be replaced after a head collision with John Colma, as Hapoel's Dr. made 6 stitches in his eyebrow.