Elitzur Ramla Women produced a dominant performance in the Israel Women's Premier League, overwhelming Maccabi Haifa Women 89-59 on October 5, 2026. The 30-point victory underlined Ramla’s title ambitions and handed Haifa a difficult road loss in one of the league’s most anticipated early-season matchups.

Match Overview

Ramla set the tone immediately, using full-court pressure to force turnovers and create easy transition baskets. The hosts raced to a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Haifa struggled to establish its half-court offense, committing turnovers and settling for contested jump shots. By halftime, Ramla’s advantage had grown to more than 20 points. The second half was more of the same, with Ramla’s bench maintaining the defensive intensity and extending the lead to 30 by the final buzzer.

Key Moments

• First-quarter blitz: Ramla opened with a 12-2 run, forcing Haifa into early timeouts.
• Defensive dominance: A series of steals led to easy layups and a 20-point halftime lead.
• Third-quarter closure: Ramla started the second half with a 10-0 run to put the game out of reach.
• Bench energy: The reserves kept the pressure on, preserving the 89-59 win.

Tactical Story

Elitzur Ramla’s game plan was clear: pressure the ball, deny passing lanes, and attack before Haifa’s defense could set. The hosts’ guards were relentless, and their interior players controlled the defensive glass, limiting second-chance points. Offensively, Ramla shared the ball beautifully, finishing with a high assist total and balanced scoring. Maccabi Haifa’s struggles were compounded by poor shooting from the perimeter and an inability to handle Ramla’s traps. When Haifa did break the press, Ramla’s half-court defense recovered quickly, forcing contested shots.

Standout Players

Shira Cohen led Ramla with 20 points, six assists, and four steals, while Maya Levi added 18 points and eight rebounds. Noa Ben David contributed 14 points off the bench. For Maccabi Haifa, Tamar Azulay scored 14 points and Roni Shapira added 11, but the visitors lacked the offensive firepower to keep pace.

Season Impact

The win strengthens Elitzur Ramla Women’s position near the top of the Israel Women's Premier League standings and signals that the club will be a serious contender for the title. The 89-59 scoreline also gives Ramla a significant point-differential advantage in any future tiebreaker scenarios. Maccabi Haifa Women will need to address their turnovers and perimeter shooting before the next round. In a league where every game against a fellow contender matters, this head-to-head result could prove important come playoff time.

What’s Next

Ramla will aim to maintain its defensive intensity in the next fixture, while Haifa looks to regroup at home. The Israel Women's Premier League season is still young, but Ramla has already sent a clear message.