1962–63 in Israeli football

Football in Israel
Season 1962–63
Men's football
Liga Leumit Hapoel Petah Tikva
Liga Alef Hapoel Ramat Gan
State Cup Hapoel Haifa
Israel Super Cup Hapoel Petah Tikva
Maccabi Haifa
(Shared)
1961–62 Israel 1963–64

The 1962–63 season was the 15th season of competitive football in Israel and the 37th season under the Israeli Football Association, established in 1928, during the British Mandate.

Review and Events

Domestic leagues

Promotion and relegation

The following promotions and relegations took place at the end of the season:

Promoted to Liga Bet

* Hapoel Tel Hanan (3rd in Haifa division of Liga Gimel) merged with Hapoel HaMechonit from Liga Bet and was effectively promoted as well.

Relegated from Liga Bet

Domestic cups

Israel State Cup

The 1962–63 Israel State Cup, which stated during the previous season, was completed during the season and finished on 27 May 1963, with the final, in which Hapoel Haifa had beaten its city rivals 1–0.

Israel Super Cup

On 22 January 1963, league champions Hapoel Petah Tikva and cup holders Maccabi Haifa met in a contest for the second Super Cup. The cup, which wasn't sanctioned by the IFA, was donated by Ilanshil-Polio, an Israeli organization dedicated to aid Poliomyelitis victims, with proceedings going towards the organization.[1][2][3] The match ended in 2–2 draw and the cup was shared.[4]

National Teams

National team

1962–63 matches

References

  1. Today: Hapoel P.T. – Maccabi Haifa Davar, 22 January 1963, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
  2. Today Champion of Champions Match Maariv, 22 January 1963, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
  3. Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel P.T. Will Contest Today for "Champion of Champions" Title Herut, 22 January 1963, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
  4. Hapoel P.T. led 2:0; Maccabi Haifa Equalized 2:2 Davar, 23 January 1963, Historical Jewish Press (in Hebrew)
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