FC Hapoel Bnei Ashdod

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Israel Liga Bet South 29 Israel Cup 4
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Hapoel Bnei Ashdod (Hebrew: הפועל בני אשדוד) is an Israeli football club based in Ashdod. The club was formed in 2015 by Hapoel Ashdod supporters headed by former Hapoel Ashdod chairman Ya'akov Shitrit, as a resurrection of their old club, which was merged with Maccabi Ironi Ashdod to form F.C. Ashdod.

History

On 18 September 2015 the club played it first official match, beating F.C. Be'er Sheva Haim Levy 3–2 in the first round of the State Cup. Initially, the club was coached by former Maccabi Kiryat Gat player Nir Hazut but Hazut quit before the beginning of the season and was replaced by Ami Jerbi. However, Jerbi left in November 2015 and was replaced by Avi Malul, which left himself in February 2016 and was replaced by Adam Shushan.

FC Hapoel Bnei Ashdod is a professional soccer team based in Ashdod, Israel. The team was founded in 1949 and has a rich history in Israeli soccer. They compete in the top tier of Israeli football, the Israeli Premier League.

The team's colors are red and white, and they play their home matches at the Yud-Alef Stadium in Ashdod. FC Hapoel Bnei Ashdod has a passionate fan base that supports the team both at home and away matches.

The team has had success in domestic competitions, winning the Israeli State Cup in 1998 and finishing as runners-up in the Israeli Premier League in 2005. They have also competed in European competitions, representing Israel on the international stage.

FC Hapoel Bnei Ashdod is known for their attacking style of play and their commitment to developing young talent. They have a strong youth academy that has produced many talented players who have gone on to play for the Israeli national team and in top leagues around the world.

Overall, FC Hapoel Bnei Ashdod is a respected and competitive team in Israeli soccer, with a proud history and a bright future ahead.