Hapoel Arad began their Division 1 season with a 38:29 win against Hapoel Le-Zion on Thursday morning. The hosts claimed all three points from their opening fixture while the visitors were left with nothing after failing to secure a result.
Arad sit third in the table with two points from one game. Le-Zion occupy 11th place having drawn their first match, earning zero points from their opening fixture.
The visitors have spent recent months testing themselves against Ramat ha-Sharon. They lost 35:40 and 32:38, won 37:31, and drew 37:37 in those encounters. This fixture marked a different outcome for Le-Zion compared with those previous meetings.
Arad's performance suggests they fancy their chances this season after a convincing opening statement. Le-Zion will need to regroup following a result that offered no points from their first outing.