Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata
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Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata (Hebrew: מכבי עירוני קריית אתא) is an Israeli football club, located in Kiryat Ata. They play in Liga Alef and play at the Kiryat Ata Municipal Stadium.
History
The club was originally based in Acre and named Maccabi Acre. In the 1989–90 season they won the North Division of Liga Alef (then the third division) to win promotion to Liga Artzit. At the end of the 1993–94 season they were relegated back to Liga Alef after finishing second bottom. However, they made an immediate return to the second level. In 1999–2000 they finished third.
In 2000 the club's owner Barukh Ofir decided to move the club to Kiryat Ata (whose previous club, Hapoel Kiryat Ata, had folded) and rename it Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata. In the club's first season in its new guise, they were relegated to Liga Artzit (now the third tier). In 2004–05 they finished second from bottom, and were due to be relegated to Liga Alef. However, Maccabi Ramat Amidar left the league and the club were reprieved. The following season they finished third, a place below the promotion places, but in 2006–07 came third from bottom, one place above the relegation zone.
In 2007–08 they finished as runners-up to Hapoel Jerusalem and were promoted back to Liga Leumit. During the same season they also won the Liga Artzit's Toto Cup.
In 2008–09, the club finished bottom and was relegated to Liga Alef, the third tier.
On 27 July 2020 merged with Maccabi Tzur Shalom to Maccabi Kiryat Ata-Bialik.
Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata has a dedicated fan base and is known for their passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at their matches. The team has a strong rivalry with other Israeli clubs and always puts up a tough fight on the field.
The team has a talented roster of players who are known for their skill, determination, and teamwork. They are coached by experienced professionals who strive to bring out the best in each player and lead the team to victory.
Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata competes in the top tier of Israeli soccer and has a history of competing in European competitions. They have won numerous domestic titles and are always a force to be reckoned with in the Israeli soccer scene.
Overall, Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Ata is a respected and competitive team in Israeli soccer, with a strong tradition of success and a bright future ahead.